Seven Blessings: A Novel

The closed secret world of matchmaking in contemporary Israel provides the titillating pivot for a story of uncommon proportions. In Ruchama Kings skillful hands Seven Blessings maps out the complicated lives of five expatriate women and men whose search for a soul mate in many ways mirrors their search for God.. At the center of this fascinating novel is Beth who at age thirty-nine longs to be married but despairs she ever will be. When she finally meets the man of her dreams he has what she believes to be an insurmountable flaw. Can she overcome her repugnance in order to forge a new life? Binyamin a talented painter and student lacks the humility to identify a worthy wife. He strains the matchmakers patience until his search for perfect love finally becomes ridiculous even to himself. Tsippi and Judith the matchmakers are stumbling themselves with marriages that need propping up. In this land of miracles seeking the right match whether between singles husband and wife student and teacher or man and God becomes a quest that opens the Bible to us in a new way.. Rich characters an intriguing setting writing that offers unique nuances and ultimately a story that keeps you turning the pages all combine to introduce a remarkable newcomer. Seven Blessings redefines the Jewish experience with a story that will ring with truth for anyone whos ever considered getting married.