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The Art of the Kvetch: Jewish Humor as Secularism | The New School

genglish — Fri, 06 May 2011 21:08:24 +0000

Jewish Studies at Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts | http://www.newschool.edu/lang/jewish-studies

The modern tradition of Jewish humor emerged from the same ideological ferment that produced Zionism, Liberal Judaism, Modern Orthodoxy, and a wide variety of secular forms of Jewish identity. To this day, Jewish humor reinforces the bond between Jews even as globalization has brought it to millions of non-Jews. Is this lively tradition the result of a seed of humor planted deep in Jewish textual traditions, or is Jewish humor an exercise in self- loathing by an insecure minority? Having transcended its Yiddish forms in American comedy (from Lenny Bruce to Larry David), is Jewish humor a way for Jews to be Jews in a genre at once particular and universally accessible?

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Participants include:

Michael Wex, author of Just Say Nu: Yiddish for Every Occasion (When English Just Won’t Do) and Born to Kvetch; Noah Isenberg, author of Between Redemption and Doom: The Strains of German-Jewish Modernism and editor and translator of The Face of East European Jewry by Arnold Zweig; Jeffrey Israel, author of a dissertation on Jewish humor and politics; and Val Vinokur, author of The Trace of Judaism: Dostoevsky, Mandelstam, Babel, Levinas.

Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts | http://www.newschool.edu/lang

Presented by Jewish Studies at Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts and the Jewish Cultural Studies Program.

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Location: Wollman Hall, Eugene Lang Building
04/27/2011 6:30 p.m.

Duration : 1:38:5

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David Kilimnick on Jewish Singles- Holidays & the Kotel

genglish — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:25:04 +0000

Performing every Thursday Night at Jerusalem’s Off The Wall Comedy Basement at 8:30pm (see David in one of his 8 one-man shows)- www.israelcomedy.com. You have got to be Jewish and living in Israel to understand some of this: Segulah (positive omen), kotel, kever (grave). I’ll put up something more for the general public soon. BTW- video is from July ’08

Duration : 0:3:26

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My X-Girlfriends Wedding Reception

genglish — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:33:47 +0000

This humorously critical look at marriage takes place at the the big, zany wedding of Lisa Weinstein (Deborah “Debbie” Gibson) and Bobby Benigni (Joey Scherr). Choosing to be painfully honest rather than sentimental about the special day, MY X-GIRLFRIEND’S WEDDING RECEPTION focuses on the love triangle between the bride, the groom, and the bride’s ex-boyfriend (Mo Gaffney), a member of the wedding band. Also starring Dom DeLuise as the priest, Father O’rdeal, this comedy features a surprisingly assured performance from former 1980s pop princess Gibson.

The cast of the movie includes U.S. representative Bernie Sanders of Vermont, America’s only independent congressman; also members of the band Phish, like Jon Fishman, who plays Ginger the “transvestite” drummer.

From the reviews: “My Ex-Girlfriend’s Wedding Reception” is a very, very funny film with many “laugh out loud” moments. It has a “slice of life” aspect in the way it was shot. Fellini-esque at moments, it follows the love triangle between the Bride, Groom, Maid of Honor and the leader of the band, who is the ex-boyfriend of the bride. The entire picture takes place at one reception and gives you a peak into the lives of the Jewish-Italian families and their guests. You get a feeling you know all these people or have bumped into them before. Great inside humor for musicians and those who ever worked in the “wedding business.” I particularly thought the character of “Vic”, the single guy at the bar, who tries to pick up every girl he meets was hilarious. Deborah Gibson does a good job and is scarily convincing as a Jewish American Princess in her big screen debut. You’ll love the sense of humor in this little film regardless of your heritage. It’s too bad it hasn’t gotten a wider release, as it certainly deserves it. I’d see it, before you get married.

Duration : 1:25:37

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Vi Bist Du Gevein? – Yiddish Song – Misha Marmar

genglish — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:00:24 +0000

Download at: http://www.myzeidimusic.com/musicstore.cfm
Yiddish Song – Misha Marmar- Миша Мармар
CD Album “Jewish Songs and More”
Traditional Popular Jewish Song

Duration : 0:2:41

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Gefilte Fish- Presented by the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival

genglish — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:21:30 +0000

Gali’s family has long-lasting tradition. Every budding bride must prepare gefilte fish for the wedding party, to guarantee a successful marriage. When Gali’s mother and grandmother give her a living carp to cook, Gali is torn between her need to abide tradition and her sympathies for the fish. Whether you’re rooting for Gali, for the carp, or for both, we dare you not to laugh along with this charming Israeli comedy. Film by Shelly Kling.

Duration : 0:10:31

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Chinese Guy VS Jewish Guy 1

genglish — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:08:24 +0000

Peter Chao’s friend Parker Jakobowhitz is a terrible loser after Peter Chao is victorious in a video game battle to the death!

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Duration : 0:2:46

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Jackie Mason on Jewish Husbands

genglish — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 01:03:15 +0000

Here I am performing in Israel during the first Gulf War. I took a few nights off from my Broadway show at the time and flew to Israel to give these people a few laughs as there country was being hit with missiles. This is one of my Jewish husband routines. Enjoy!

Duration : 0:2:44

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Joel Chasnoff: Bass-Schuler Entertainment

genglish — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:26:21 +0000

Bass/Schuler Entertainment:

Bass/Schuler has established itself as representing some of the best known names in the college, festival and corporate market today. Our friendly agents offer music, comedy, speakers, live novelties, games and variety acts. Bass/Schuler Entertainment has been the recipient of Campus Activities Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Agency of the Year Award for eight years and has been nominated every year since the agency’s inception in 1999.

For booking information on Joel Chasnoff, or any other act for your college, festival, or corporate event, contact Bass/Schuler Entertainment at 773-481-2600 or e-mail info@bass-schuler.com. You can also visit our website at www.Bass-Schuler.com

Joel Chasnoff:

Joel has quickly gained recognition as one of the brightest young comics in the country. Joel has opened on tour for such acts like Jon Stewart and Lewis Black of “The Daily Show”. Joel is most at home on the college scene, where he is known as a clean, clever comic who relishes sharing his college experiences with his audiences. For Joel, college comedy comes from analyzing the often crazy, sometimes befuddled, mindset of the college student.

Other career highlights include a tour of U.S. military bases in Japan and Korea, entertaining the troops, and featured performances at the Montreal Comedy Festival. He has also appeared on several ABC sitcoms, and an animated pilot for Disney. Joel loves performing and cannot wait to perform for your next event!

Duration : 0:7:32

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Israeli TV Comedian Interviews Priest

genglish — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:49:32 +0000

Hilarous, Ali G-like Shalom Prosper interviews Father Michael O’Leary

Duration : 0:4:9

Technorati Tags: Christian, comedy, humor, israeli, Jewish

Jewish Jokes Stand up comedy Jared Steinberg on Movies

genglish — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:50:59 +0000

Jared Steinberg recounts his painful childhood being exposed to Christmas movies in the Jewish household. This is greatest (only) Home Alone joke ever told!

Duration : 0:2:46

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