I'm running past security and going through the synagogue gates.

Classic, I'm running late as per usual.

I had to do an outfit check and my mate M reassured me that I looked great.

She told me, just be yourself.

How can I be myself when I'm about to be really pushed, no forced, out of my comfort zone?

My name is Amy Lieberwoods and you're listening to the documentary on the BBC World Service.

In the past, I've done a lot of work, speaking about my Jewish identity for the BBC, but never

this personal.

In this episode of Heart and Soul, which explores personal approaches to faith, I'm going dating.

In the past, I've dated a mix of people, different backgrounds and faiths.

However, it feels like there's something missing,

but it's difficult when there's not a lot of us.

So I wanted to try a different approach

and see if traditional matchmaking techniques

can be used in the modern Jewish world

and even help me find my soulmate.

I love a rake, world and even help me find my soulmate.

I'm walking into the prayer hall and there's hundreds of people.

There's instant chatter and they're all waiting for one person.

I remember when the Netflix show Jewish matchmaking came out.

There was a buzz in my community.

Everyone was talking about it.

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