Miriam Sternoff is a white Jewish woman from Seattle. O’Neal McKnight is a Southern-raised Black man. Together, they are an engaged couple, starring in a new Lifetime reality show, “Kosher Soul.”

With a classic “opposites attract” premise,  “Kosher Soul” examines what it describes as a culture clash. Can a couple that’s not only Interracial, but also Interfaith stand a chance?

According to the loving couple, yes they can. O’Neal is so serious about his commitment to Miriam that he’s willing to convert to Judaism. Miriam is also into compromise; she attempts to cook Soul food and is open to wearing gold fake teeth.

If it’s not totally obvious, the duo is borderline outrageous and the show seems to delight in hitting every stereotype known to mankind about both Blacks and Jews.

While I liked the show and found it mildly entertaining, many are incensed, not only by the subject matter, but also at O’Neal’s comedic one-liners like asking a Rabbi why Jews are good with money and discussing his Grandmother picking cotton. (Yes, cringe-worthy, but I don’t think it’s mean spirited.)

The most vocal opponents are the Alliance of Black Jews—yes, there truly is such a group—who are heating things up with a Twitter war. While I understand the controversy, I don’t agree with it. “Kosher Soul” is documenting the experience of one couple, not representing the entire Black Jewish community. Reality TV is meant to be entertainment and escapism, not an intellectual experience.

With so many differences, Miriam and O’Neal have a rocky road ahead. Personally, I think that may too hard to overcome, but I wish these two nothing but the best.

Do you find “Kosher Soul” cool or crass?