The Attractive Young Rabbi was a BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 is a British domestic radio station, operated and owned by the BBC, that broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history. It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is currently Gwyneth Williams, and the...

 comedy series of three series from 1999 to 2002, written by Barry Grossman. Starring Tracy-Ann Oberman

Tracy-Ann Oberman

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, David de Keyser

David de Keyser

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 and Doreen Mantle

Doreen Mantle

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, the series was about two rabbi

Rabbi

In Judaism, a rabbi is a teacher of Torah. This title derives from the Hebrew word רבי , meaning "My Master" , which is the way a student would address a master of Torah...

s. Oberman is Reform

Reform Judaism

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 Rabbi Su Jacobs, the attractive young rabbi of the title, and clashes with de Keyser's Orthodox

Orthodox Judaism

Orthodox Judaism , is the approach to Judaism which adheres to the traditional interpretation and application of the laws and ethics of the Torah as legislated in the Talmudic texts by the Sanhedrin and subsequently developed and applied by the later authorities known as the Gaonim, Rishonim, and...

 Rabbi Abraham Fine, a very traditional rabbi.

It has been frequently repeated on BBC 7

BBC 7

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, where it is described as a 'gentle comedy'.

Series 1

1. The New Synagogue (aired November 12, 1999) - A single phone call turns Rabbi Fine's comfortable Jewish community upside down.
2. TV Stars (aired November 19, 1999) - With Rabbi Su set for the small-screen, Rabbi Abraham takes a different route.
3. The Visitor (aired November 26, 1999) - When an Israeli MP arrives, sex, politics and religion make it an awkward visit. Guest star Warren Mitchell
   Warren Mitchell
   Warren Mitchell is an English actor who rose to initial prominence in the role of bigoted cockney Alf Garnett in the BBC television sitcom Till Death Us Do Part , and its sequels Till Death... and In Sickness and in Health , all of which were written by Johnny Speight...
   
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4. Episode Four (aired December 3, 1999) - Rabbi Su's announcement sparks fury from her rival Abraham.

Series Two

1. The Bar Mitzvah (aired September 22, 2000) - Three rabbis at one party sparks a recipe for disaster.
2. Direct Action (aired September 29, 2000) - A man with a tape measure spells trouble for Rabbi Fine.
3. The Wedding (aired October 6, 2000) - Everyone's looking forward to Hillfield's big ceremony, but in which synagogue?
4. The Lift (aired October 13, 2000) - Rabbi Fine and Rabbi Jacobs find themselves stuck in a lift together.
5. Brief Encounter (aired October 20, 2000) - Feeling snubbed over Rabbi Abraham's Royal invite, Rabbi Su finds a new boyfriend.
6. Babies (aired October 27, 2000) - The rabbis are submerged in baby talk, and Melvin struggles with his conscience.

Series Three

1. The Eager Young Student (aired February 13, 2002) - Young Mikhail discovers that it's not easy being a Jew.
2. A Woman's Work (aired February 20, 2002) - Happy Rabbi Su finds a role-model, but Rabbi Abraham would settle for a haircut.
3. Abraham's Brother (aired February 27, 2002) - A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.
4. Crime Wave (aired March 6, 2002) - It all begins with a disappearing car and a little old lady.
5. Mixed Fortunes (aired March 13, 2002) - Su prepares to take Jeremy home and Abraham prepares to talk to a newspaper.
6. A Very Nice Girl (aired March 20, 2002) - As Rabbi Abraham struggles after his collapse, Rabbi Su meets a hospital doctor.

External links

• Episode guide at epguides.com