Lifetime announces Kosher Soul, new show about ‘divergent worlds’ colliding
Will African-American comedian O’Neal McKnight and Jewish stylist Miriam Sternoff make it to the chuppah? Or will their “divergent worlds” tear them apart before friends ever have the chance to say “mazel tov” at the wedding? Lifetime’s upcoming docu-sitcom Kosher Soul follows the pair as they prepare for their wedding and O’Neal converts to Judaism.
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Despite doubts and concerns from their loved ones, recently engaged Miriam and O’Neal are preparing to marry and begin their lives in a Jewish home. Madly in love, O’Neal is ready to prove his dedication to Miriam by converting to Judaism in order to be accepted by her mother, Nancy, who wants her future grandchildren to be raised Jewish. At the same time, Miriam is trying to blend O’Neal’s southern upbringing and traditions into her life. What results is a hilarious and touching peek into the love and affection between two soul mates whose deep and emotional connection overcomes cultural barriers.
It isn’t giving too much away to say the couple did get married last May. It looks like filming for many of the 12 episodes happened after the wedding.
Kosher Soul premieres on Lifetime on Feb. 25.