Introducing “Such a Match,” an original podcast from J. The Jewish News of Northern California all about old-fashioned Jewish love stories told by the couples t...
"The Journalist Who Got Scooped," begins in 1954, when 23-year-old Joanne, a young reporter at the Jewish Community Bulletin, goes on assignment to write about the Western States Jewish Youth Council conference, a story that would change everything for Joanne. There, she meets Bernie, a handsome and charming 29-year-old PhD student at Stanford. Hear the enduring love story of Joanne and Bernie, together for 70 years and counting.Articles referenced:Eleanor RooseveltWestern States Jewish Youth Council ConferenceMarriage announcement
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2. Love Atop A Keyboard
"Love Atop a Keyboard," tells the humorous and serendipitous love story of Janet and Allen, which inspired this podcast! In 1999, Janet, a copy editor at the Jewish Bulletin, was in her 50s, divorced, and hopelessly single. She had almost given up on finding her beshert. But, to fulfill a New Year's resolution, she took one last try to find "Mr. Right" and placed her very last personals ad in the Bulletin, which led to a first date straight out of a rom-com, and a revealing memoir about their late-life love story.
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1. When Two Jewish Moms Play Matchmaker
In March 1997, Vivian was single, pushing 30, and had recently moved back home. One day, her mother put an ad in the Jewish Bulletin, now the J, to try to match Vivian up. Soon, the home answering machine was filling up with messages from eligible Jewish men interested in taking Vivian on a date. One voicemail in particular stood out — it was a woman with a thick Polish accent, hoping her “vunderful” son Joe could meet Vivian. Enjoy listening to this sweet, hilarious and enduring love story.Do you have a Jewish love story for Such a Match? Or want to share your thoughts on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]
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Such a Match Trailer
Introducing “Such a Match,” an original podcast from J. The Jewish News of Northern California all about old-fashioned Jewish love stories told by the couples themselves.On “Such a Match,” you’ll hear about hilarious blind dates and endearing marriage proposals, finding love after divorce, dating after 60 and much more.“Such a Match” debuts Jan. 21, 2025.
Introducing “Such a Match,” an original podcast from J. The Jewish News of Northern California all about old-fashioned Jewish love stories told by the couples themselves.On “Such a Match,” you’ll hear about hilarious blind dates and endearing marriage proposals, finding love after divorce, dating after 60 and much more.
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