Final Thoughts : The Marrying of Chani Kaufman

So once I got my head round the changes in perspectives etc. this book improved considerably. I'm also kind of hoping that the author writes some spin offs (if only short stories) as I would love to know:

1. Is the marriage a success? What happens next for Chani and Baruch?
2. What happens with the Rebbetzin?
3. Avromi/Shola - please say they reunite!! 

The Marrying of Chani Kaufman provides a really interesting view into marriage within the Orthodox community. 

I had never consider many of the things discussed in the book. As a female reader I found the mikveh a particularly interesting concept i.e purity following menstruation. I found this article online when I finished reading and I think it addresses (at least for me) the question of why the Rebbetzin had to be present at such a personal event.  

                https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-middle-east-47129538 

Another point that stood out to me was the sheitel worn by some married Orthodox Jewish women in order to obey with the requirement of Jewish law to cover their hair. Again as a female reader I found it interesting that such an important part of a woman's identity is kept hidden. I found another useful video link if anyone is interested! 

                https://youtu.be/9CrfFU8MN8k 

I'd really recommend this book to anyone with an interest in world religions; anyone who has ever travelled through Golders Green and wondered about the people they pass and anyone who wants something a bit different to your traditional love story! 

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