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UNORTHODOX Whole Hearted Ep. 215
UNORTHODOX Whole Hearted Ep. 215

The writers and stars of Soon By You, the popular web series that’s basically Friends with modern Orthodox Jews, return to the show to update us on their latest season.

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Leah GottfriedOctober 20, 2020
‘Soon By You’ Introduces LGBTQ Characters, Challenging its Fanbase
‘Soon By You’ Introduces LGBTQ Characters, Challenging its Fanbase

Leah Gottfried, the director, screenwriter and actor behind the popular Modern Orthodox dating sitcom web series “Soon By You,” says she has received ample praise from the show’s conservative viewer base for keeping the series “kosher.”

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Leah GottfriedOctober 20, 2020
In ‘Soon By You,’ Leah Gottfried Tells Stories About Modern Orthodox Dating
In ‘Soon By You,’ Leah Gottfried Tells Stories About Modern Orthodox Dating

When Soon By You, a comic web series, started its life as a 15-minute film in 2016, the prospect of a series seemed unattainable—though “it was certainly a dream,” says creator Leah Gottfried.

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Leah GottfriedDecember 6, 2019
A Song in His Heart. It Was for Her.
A Song in His Heart. It Was for Her.

“Soon By You” makes liberal use of Ms. Gottfried’s own dating experiences. It features a lot of confused men.

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Leah GottfriedAugust 5, 2019
THE FILMMAKER CREATING 'FRIENDS' FOR MODERN ORTHODOX JEWS
THE FILMMAKER CREATING 'FRIENDS' FOR MODERN ORTHODOX JEWS

Leah Gottfried is documenting the complex love lives of an often overlooked community.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 19, 2019
Behind the Scenes of ‘Soon By You,’ the Orthodox Jewish ‘Friends’
Behind the Scenes of ‘Soon By You,’ the Orthodox Jewish ‘Friends’

‘Soon By You’ follows six singles navigating the religious dating scene of New York’s Upper West Side. But you don’t have to be Orthodox, let alone Jewish, to enjoy the show.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
Inside the Orthodox singles scene
Inside the Orthodox singles scene

It’s the kosher version of “Friends”: a Web series about six 20-something, Upper West Side singles navigating their way past irritating roommates, overbearing relatives and technological mishaps.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
Why “Soon By You” Is All Too True
Why “Soon By You” Is All Too True

Leah discussed how “Soon By You” uses comedy to get to the root of serious issues.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
How ‘Soon By You’ Became Now By Them
How ‘Soon By You’ Became Now By Them

Offscreen love: The stars of the popular web-series about Modern Orthodox dating, on how they found real-life love.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
Rejected By My Religious Community & Hollywood
Rejected By My Religious Community & Hollywood

Guest writer Leah Gottfried reports on how she paved her own path to pursuing her passions

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
WHEN ‘SRUGIM’ TAKES ON NEW YORK CITY
WHEN ‘SRUGIM’ TAKES ON NEW YORK CITY

Filmmaker Leah Gottfried has created a new Web series about Orthodox Jewish dating in Manhattan.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
LEAH’S STORY: UNCONDITIONAL PERSONHOOD
LEAH’S STORY: UNCONDITIONAL PERSONHOOD

“My mother grew up without a lot of agency, with little say in what happened to her in her life.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
TRAILBLAZING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT: A CONVERSATION WITH LEAH GOTTFRIED
TRAILBLAZING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT: A CONVERSATION WITH LEAH GOTTFRIED

Leah Gottfried, Stern College ’14, has shaken up mainstream media with her creation and production of the hit web series, “Soon By You” – a sitcom about the realistic joys and challenges of Modern Orthodox dating.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
Ep. 008: Law of Attraction with Leah Gottfried
Ep. 008: Law of Attraction with Leah Gottfried

Leah Gottfried, producer and actress in the hit web series “soon by you” discusses her Journey to achieving her dreams despite what others said or thought.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
HevriaCast Is Back! And So Is Leah Gottfried!
HevriaCast Is Back! And So Is Leah Gottfried!

In this episode Leah and Elad discuss how art can model healthy communication. And, of course, how it can save the world.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
Exclusive Interview With ‘Soon By You’ Creator Leah Gottfried
Exclusive Interview With ‘Soon By You’ Creator Leah Gottfried

In just two years, “Soon By You,” a comedic web series about Orthodox Jews dating in New York City airing on YouTube has attracted close to 8,500 subscribers.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
36 Emotional Reactions To ‘Soon By You’ From A Reform Woman
36 Emotional Reactions To ‘Soon By You’ From A Reform Woman

“Soon By You” is a wildly buzzed-about web-series about a group of shiny haired Orthodox Jews and Jewesses looking for love on the dirty dirty Upper West Side. I had heard of the show, which was created by one of the show’s stars, Leah Gottfried, who bases it on her own experiences as a single Orthodox woman.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
 Top Ten | What to Watch on the Web
Top Ten | What to Watch on the Web

When David and Sarah, both Modern Orthodox Jews, meet on a blind date, the two hit it off instantly.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
“SOON BY YOU” EPISODE 5 PREMIERES DECEMBER 5TH AT THE JCC IN MANHATTAN!
“SOON BY YOU” EPISODE 5 PREMIERES DECEMBER 5TH AT THE JCC IN MANHATTAN!

Nachum welcomed Leah Gottfried and Danny Hoffman, creator, co-writers and cast members of the hit web series “Soon By You” to this morning’s JM in the AM to preview tomorrow night’s premiere of Episode 5 of the series.

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
Fantastic Women
Fantastic Women

Leah Gottfried – Filmmaker/ Creator of Soon By You

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Leah GottfriedJuly 2, 2019
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