Loved it. Brilliant.

On the basis of a Jewish wedding, the Jewish traditions in an orthodox society are lovingly brought closer to the reader.
Chani is going to marry Baruch, but until then there are many hurdles to overcome, not only those of the bridal couple but also those of the protagonists involved. Rabbi Chaim and the Rebbetzin and their son Avrom also play an important role.
Chaim and Rebecca spent their young adult years in Jerusalem. Chaim to study the Torah and Rebecca to find out if the Jewish orthodox life is her thing. But the love for Chaim is stronger and so they got married. Thirty years later, however, she will question and regret this decision. Her son Avrom also fights with and against the Jewish rules. On the one hand he would like to break out and on the other hand he believes that he only feels secure in the strict Jewish rules.
Chani is one of eight daughters from a poor Jewish family. She has a mind of her own, believes that her orthodox faith is the only right one, but at the same time she wants to make gentle changes. When Baruch spots her at a wedding party, he knows he only wants her. But he didn't reckon with his mother. The Levy family is rich and therefore only wants a daughter-in-law from their milieu. So Baruch's mother tries to prevent the wedding, but she didn't count on Chani's resistance, who spoiled her soup.

I really enjoyed the story and I highly recommend it. ( )

Nice book. Young couple funny. Marriage of older couple very interesting ( )

What a gem! Absolutely marvellous and fascinating, and full of Jewish traditions and customs.
I wasn't aware that there are still Jewish communities in our time and day, and in London even, who are still observing all the rituals. I guess they must be ultra orthodox, and somehow, this is unbelievable, but the story rang true enough.

The narration was perfect. Toni Green either knows how to pronounce all the Yiddish words from experience, or she did an excellent job at researching them.
Either way, this audio book was quite an experience. ( )

Chani Kaufman ist hübsch, intelligent und hat ihren eigenen Kopf – nicht die besten Voraussetzungen auf dem hartumkämpften jüdisch-orthodoxen Heiratsmarkt. Schon gar nicht, wenn ihr zukünftiger Ehemann Baruch Levy sein soll. Baruch wird bald in Jerusalem studieren und der erste Rabbi in einer Familie erfolgreicher Unternehmer sein. Sie haben sich dreimal gesehen, sie haben sich noch nie berührt, aber sie werden heiraten. Chaim Zilberman und Rebecca Reuben waren auch einmal Studenten in Jerusalem. Heute sind sie Rabbi und Rebbetzin Zilberman, angesehene Mitglieder der orthodoxen Gemeinde Londons. Aus Liebe hatte Rebecca in das streng geregelte Leben an der Seite eines Rabbis eingewilligt – Sneakers gegen Ballerinas, Jeans gegen bodenlange Röcke und den Wind in ihren langen Haaren gegen einen Scheitel getauscht. Vier Menschen auf der Suche nach ihrem Weg, zwischen Religion und vermeintlicher Freiheit.