The Marrying of Chani Kaufman

Nineteen-year-old Chani resides in the ultra-orthodox Jewish community of North West London and faces an impending marriage to a stranger, despite never having had physical contact with a man. Guided by the rabbi’s wife, she learns about her role as a Jewish wife, while confronting her own questions and feelings. As hidden secrets and complex emotions emerge, the story explores themes of tradition, desire, and personal discovery.