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This is a funny, real commercial on Israeli television. The ad first shows a fictional "electric Mezuzah kisser" - and then says that we don't carry that - but anything else electrical we have. This is very typical and secularized integration of Jewish tradition into modern Israeli media culture.
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Let My People Grow - God and Co., Episode II
2008 (3 minutes) - Egypt wants the Hebrews to finish building the pyramids, but it's time to move on. Written by Stephen Levinson and Joel Moss Levinson. Animation by Ed Mundy. llustration by Mike Herrod. Music by Craig Hillelson.
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"Bound for Gory" Spoof - God and Co., Episode I
2008 (3 minutes) - God holds Abraham to his word. Isaac goes along for the ride. Written by Jonathan Katz, Stephen Levinson, and Joel Moss Levinson. Animation by Ed Mundy. Illustration by Mike Herrod. Music by Craig Hillelson.
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The Hadassah convention - VideoJew style - The 94th annual Hadassah convention recently traveled to Los Angeles and JewishJournal.com VideoJew Jay Firestone was all over it, like jelly on gefilte fish. To get a feel for the convention, VideoJew submerged himself in many of the activities. On his journey, he made new friends and even visited with some old friends. But does he find his "eshet chayil"? Watch and find out. Your rabbi would want you to.
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"Up, Up, and Oy Vey" is a new book authored by Chabad Rabbi Simcha Weinstein. The book chronicles how Jewish history, culture, and values helped shape the early years of the comic book industry. The early comic book creators were almost all Jewish, and as children of immigrants, they spent their lives trying to escape the second-class mentality which was forced on them by the outside world. Their fight for truth, justice, and the American Way is portrayed by the superheroes they created. The dual identity given to their creations mirrors their own desire to live two lives privately as a Jew, and publicly as an American. Their creations are the descendants of a Jewish tradition littered with stories of super strength from Samson to the Golem of Prague. An increasing number of fans and amateur historians, obsessed with back-story "mythology," claim they've uncovered the secret "Jewish-ness" of the comic book characters. Superheroes, they claim, are usually outsiders; gifted yet misunderstood, and strangers in a strange land. This book observes comic book superheroes through three different lenses historical, cultural, and biblical/spiritual. Utilizing a bibliographic and subjective methodology, the author (an ordained rabbi) charts how the superhero model has unconsciously tapped into the deepest core of Jewish spiritual understanding. Both teenagers and adults, especially those that are history enthusiasts, pop culture fans, seekers of Jewish spirituality, new-age mysticism cohorts, and of course, comic book readers, will enjoy reading this exciting and inspiring account of the birth and mythical origins of the comic book.
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It was an ordinary brit milah (circumcision) until the mohel passed out cold. A Project Direct entry from Single Serving Films. Directed by Benji Samit. Written by Dan Hernandez. Starring Blake Anthony, Cat Davis, Marty Dusig, Charley Rossman, Dick Moss, and Allison Taft Learned.
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Sami is a Jewish teenager from Florida who gives us an amazing shmooze on those "annoying" Jewish stereotypes. This is funny, cool, and has a message. Here is how Sami describes herself: "I'm just a nice Jewish girl who loves The Beatles, protecting the environment, and making slightly humorous videos whenever possible."
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A funny promo for the "Do Jewish" Event on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta. Contact info is at the end of this short and clever video.
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"Who's Yehudi?" - 1943 'Soundie' - Ms. Lane Truesdale is on vocals and shimmy in this 1943 "soundie", an early video jukebox format. The title comes from a running joke on radio based on the name of violinist Yehudi Menuhin. This video is now in the public domain. Careful viewers will notice the video is reversed right-to-left, as the original format required a mirror for projection.
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A really funny parody news feature from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart - Wyatt Cenac travels to South Florida to find out if Barack Obama can win the elderly Jewish vote. A really light comedy break in campaign coverage. But, the serious note is that Obama is forecasted to received the lowest Democratic vote by American Jews in recent history.
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Classic scene from legendary Jewish movie director and comedian Woody Allen's "Sleeper" when he's fitted for a new suit by robot jewish tailors!
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Jewish comic star and prolific movie actor (54 movies) Kevin Pollak performs live perhaps one of the funniest imitation routines ever! A master of mimickry, this live one-man show is a spoof of a new Star Trek movie (fictional) in which the main characters (besides William Shatner who is Jewish as well as Leonard Nimoy who played Spock) are all played by other famous actors - can you guess which actors they are? If so, be the first to enter the actors names in the comment box below.
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This is a well-produced and totally controversial satire-spoof video from Fox News on the trend to view Obama as the answer to all our problems - view "Obama-Massiah).
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Funny Freak Show Jewish Spoof - In this episode, The Hartsdales are pressured to circumcise "Primi". This is only for laughs - no offense intended.
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If you have tried to park your car in Jerusalem or Tel-Aviv, then you know if can be a very difficult experience - here is a spoof video about a unique solution to the problem.
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Moses and the Raw Prawn - After 4 months of animation - this amusing, tongue-in-cheek look at the rough deal Moses received is finally complete. No offense intended - just a fun spoof.
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