A close-up look at the lives of a mikveh lady, a matchmaker, and a grave digger.
“A Moment of Wisdom” is proud to present a new series: The Professionals -Meet the people behind these important Jewish professions.
Episode 1: The Balaniyot at the Mikveh. What do they really do? How pure is the Mikva water? And what do these women think about their profession?
Episode 2: The undertakers. What do they do? What does their daily life look like? At what age did they know that this is what they will do in life, and what makes a person reach the age of 97 with 32 intact teeth?
Episode 3: What do matchmakers do these days? How do they know who is suitable for whom? Do they always tell the whole truth? And what are their tips for a good match?
Episode 4: What do kosher inspectors do? Why do we even need them? What surprises are there in sushi and apricots, what are washed goods, and how many hours do they really work a day?
Episode 5: What is it like to be a midwife? How exciting it really is, how do you deal with quiet births, should the father be present in the room, and also: why shouldn’t you book a room for a brit before the birth?
Episode 6: What is it like to be a mother of a family with many children? How much food do you buy for 12 children, what are the questions they all ask, and what makes them the most satisfied? On the occasion of Mother’s Day, a moment of wisdom salutes all the mothers who are raising the future generation! And for fathers!
