Maisel” viewed through the lens of Jewishness is fascinating, it totally misses the point. The Jewish culture is purely set dressing and character enhancement, and makes the point that Jews are Americans, just like everyone else. The point of the series is this young woman breaking her bonds and flying free. This story is about women’s emancipation, not Jewish history. The New York and Catskill experiences ring true even to someone who has never experienced them.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 12, 2019 14:03 UTC