Question
This word follows “Jewish” in the name of a 2023 Netflix reality show in which Aleeza Ben Shalom tries to help people find their bashert. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this word. This word also follows “Indian” in the name of a similar reality show starring Sima Taparia that has been criticized for being casteist and whitewashing the concept of arranged marriage. A specific word form is required.
ANSWER: matchmaking [accept Jewish Matchmaking; accept Indian Matchmaking; reject alternate word forms]
[10e] The song “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” is sung in this musical set in the village of Anatevka. Characters sing “Sunrise, Sunset” in this musical centered on the Jewish milkman Tevye.
ANSWER: Fiddler on the Roof [accept Fiddler]
[10m] The title Ashkenazi Jew evades a matchmaker in a deleted scene from Yentl, a film directed by and starring this woman. This EGOT winner also starred as the title matchmaker of a 1969 adaptation of Hello, Dolly!
ANSWER: Barbra Streisand [or Barbara Joan “Barbra” Streisand]
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Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 HONK! @ Waterloo | 2024-08-03 | Y | 8 | 21.25 | 88% | 75% | 50% |
| 2024 HONK! @ Carleton | 2024-10-20 | Y | 4 | 20.00 | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| 2024 HONK! @ Syracuse | 2024-12-07 | Y | 4 | 15.00 | 100% | 50% | 0% |
| 2025 HONK! @ Online | 2025-03-09 | Y | 10 | 24.00 | 100% | 90% | 50% |