Why Belgium?
One question which the film does not address, though there could be a subtext for those who know the Haredi world: If Yochai were to marry the Belgian woman he is potentially being matched with, why does everyone assume that he would move to Belgium rather than having her relocate to Israel, which on the surface would seem to be a more logical choice? Could it be that in the Haredi community women generally support their husbands, either through work or family wealth, rather than the other way around? Men often become perpetual students, whose education is designed to keep them from obtaining work-related skills. As I recall (correct me if I am wrong), the only person in the film shown as having a job (other than the rabbi) is Shira, who teaches kindergarten.
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