Friday, December 30, 2016

Nefesh Mountain Sets Woody Guthrie's Hanukkah Lyrics to Music


Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie was an American singer-songwriter and musician whose musical legacy includes hundreds of political, traditional, and children's songs, along with ballads and improvised works. His best-known song is This Land Is Your Land.

It's not well known that Woody Guthrie also wrote the lyrics to Chanukah songs. Woody moved to Coney Island in 1942 and spent much of his time learning from and collaborating with his Jewish mother in law and Yiddish poet Aliza Greenblatt. He identified with the stories and hardships of the Jewish people inspiring him to write these unique and powerful poems and songs. Though these works and Jewish writings were little known at the time, their rediscovery by his daughter Nora Guthrie paints a fuller picture of Woody as a writer, social activist, and humanitarian.

Woody Guthrie wrote the lyrics to Hanukkah's Flame but never himself actually set these beautiful words to music. Nefesh Mountain, the new bluegrass group founded by husband and wife team Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff, arranged the music by Frank London to Woody's inspirational words.

The video was recorded and filmed in the quiet Chapel at Beth Elohim in Park Slope Brooklyn with Alan Grubner on Violin and Tim Kiah on Bass.

Enjoy, Shabbat shalom, and Happy Chanukah!

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Thursday, December 29, 2016

A Chanukah Joke - The Yiddish Speaking Chinese Waiter


The scene: a kosher restaurant. Two Yiddish-speaking diners are about to order when the Chinese waiter addresses them in Yiddish. 

They are confused, and ask the owner how he found a waiter who can speak Yiddish so well.

The answer is a classic punch line. Enjoy!

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Boys Town Jerusalem Releases Their Annual Chanukah Music Video


Over the past four years we have posted seven holiday music videos sung by the Boys Town Jerusalem choir in Jerusalem on the Boys Town Jerusalem campus. Today we have the joy of posting their latest production - their 2016 Chanukah song.

Boys Town Jerusalem is a high school in Jerusalem, Israel which has over 900 boys from grades 7 to grade 12 and a 2 year post high school engineering program. Once the boys graduate they continue on to enlist in the IDF ( Israel Defense Forces)

More than 75% of the boys come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and require substantial scholarship assistance. No student is ever turned away from Boys Town Jerusalem due to inability to pay tuition.


We hope you enjoy their vocal and musical talents.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

EstherK Solves the Mysteries of Chanukah Celebration


We're right in the middle of celebrating the eight days of Chanukah. So here comes EstherK (also known as writer and queen of social media Esther Kustanowitz) to take a spin through some trivia and questions relating to the festival of lights.

1. Why are there so many ways to spell Chanukah?
2. Why do people eat latkes and what's with all the donuts now?
3. What do we light on Chanukah -- a menorah or a Chanukkiah?
4. How many candles do we need for all eight nights of Chanukah?
5. Why don't Jews have better Chanukah songs?

Esther D. Kustanowitz is a Los Angeles-based writer and consultant specializing in social media, pop culture, and Jewish community conversation. In August 2015, Esther became Editorial Director at GrokNation.com, a blog and web community founded by actress, neuroscientist and mom Mayim Bialik. Esther is also Contributing Writer at the Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, where she writes on topics ranging from comedy to grief, from women in Jewish leadership to social media culture.

Esther is frequently sought out as a source on social media engagement and culture, and is known as one of the Jewish nonprofit world’s social influencers. Most recently, she was named to JTA’s list of influencers on “Jewish Twitter.”

She is also Jewish Humor Central's Los Angeles Bureau Chief and "First Daughter." In 2007 she convinced her father to found Jewish Humor Central and educated him in the skills of blogging. As she likes to say, "The tree doesn't fall far from the fruit."

Enjoy!

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Monday, December 26, 2016

A Joke to Start the Week - "Heavenly Reward"


Since today is Monday, we're taking a one day break from Hanukkah postings to make room for a joke to start the week.

Today we're digging into the archives of Old Jews Telling Jokes to pull out a guest appearance. In this video, Marilyn Sokol and the cast members of the original off-Broadway show introduce New York TV personality Ben Aaron to tell a joke.

Here's the setup: Harold and Sam are best friends. They have been for years. Now they're in their 80s.

Every day they sit on a bench and look out at the waters in Brighton Beach. And then...

Enjoy!

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Sunday, December 25, 2016

In Argentina, a Rabbi and Bishop Walk into a Recording Studio and Sing Holiday Greetings

 
This is not "A Rabbi and a Priest walk into a bar" joke. But Rabbi Marcelo Polakoff of the Israelite Union Center of Cordoba, Argentina and Bishop Pedro Torres did walk into a recording studio in  Argentina last week and emerged with a seasonal hit song that we're including in this year's selection of Chanukah videos. 

It was originally composed in Spanish as Cuando Llega Diciembre, and translated into English as It's Already December.

As Molly Tolsky wrote on Kveller.com,
In a video shared by World Jewish Congress last Friday, Rabbi Marcelo Polakoff and Bishop Pedro Torres teamed together to send their musical holiday blessings to people celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah. They parody both “Hava Nagila” and “Silent Night,” making for an equal opportunity smash hit.
It’s so heartening to see leaders of different faiths coming together, and feels especially apt this year as the first night of Hanukkah begins on Christmas Eve–making for a literal Chrismukkah if there ever was one.
Enjoy!

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Friday, December 23, 2016

Chassidic Singer Uses Kaddish as Basis of Upbeat Dance Video


Chassidic singer Simche Friedman has released a new music video that will put the solemn words of the Kaddish prayer in a whole new light.

As reported in the Chabad Lubavitch Community News Services (COLlive),
The song "Bekarov" blends the ancient Aramaic words with modern Hebrew to create an upbeat dance track that expresses how Kaddish gives renewed hope in Hashem's world.
It was composed by renowned jazz and saxophone artist Daniel Zamir, who is also the artistic director of 'Mizmor', a religious Music Academy.
Produced by musician Yoni Eliyav, the song is enhanced by the talent of some of the top names in the Israeli electronic music industry: Tal Matmor, Amit Harel, and Ron Tichon.
"The song represents a fresh new synthesis in Jewish-Chassidic music, a high-quality blend that wets the appetite for more," said Friedman, who is a nephew of music star Avraham Fried.
If you listen to the song more than a few times, you may have a hard time explaining to your shul friends why you're jumping up and down every time Kaddish is recited.

Enjoy and Shabbat shalom!

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Chasidic singer Simcha Friedman has already released three popular singles: Shluchim Medley, Hakhel, and Chasof. Now he proudly presents a new single from his first album (stay tuned): Bekarov! The song was composed by world-known Jazz and saxophone artist Daniel Zamir, artistic director of ‘Mizmor‘, a religious Music Academy. Bekarov! stresses the need to make time for teffilah and bonding with Hashem. The words of the song are based on Kaddish and infuse the ancient Nusach with a contemporary and lively interpretation. Produced by professional musician Yoni Eliyav, the song sparkles with the talent of some of the top names in the Israeli electronic music industry: Tal Matmor, Amit Harel, and Ron Tichon.

This article was posted on JewishTidbits.com - http://jewishtidbits.com/simche-friedman-bekarov/ .
Chasidic singer Simcha Friedman has already released three popular singles: Shluchim Medley, Hakhel, and Chasof. Now he proudly presents a new single from his first album (stay tuned): Bekarov! The song was composed by world-known Jazz and saxophone artist Daniel Zamir, artistic director of ‘Mizmor‘, a religious Music Academy. Bekarov! stresses the need to make time for teffilah and bonding with Hashem. The words of the song are based on Kaddish and infuse the ancient Nusach with a contemporary and lively interpretation. Produced by professional musician Yoni Eliyav, the song sparkles with the talent of some of the top names in the Israeli electronic music industry: Tal Matmor, Amit Harel, and Ron Tichon.

This article was posted on JewishTidbits.com - http://jewishtidbits.com/simche-friedman-bekarov/ .
Chasidic singer Simcha Friedman has already released three popular singles: Shluchim Medley, Hakhel, and Chasof. Now he proudly presents a new single from his first album (stay tuned): Bekarov! The song was composed by world-known Jazz and saxophone artist Daniel Zamir, artistic director of ‘Mizmor‘, a religious Music Academy. Bekarov! stresses the need to make time for teffilah and bonding with Hashem. The words of the song are based on Kaddish and infuse the ancient Nusach with a contemporary and lively interpretation. Produced by professional musician Yoni Eliyav, the song sparkles with the talent of some of the top names in the Israeli electronic music industry: Tal Matmor, Amit Harel, and Ron Tichon.

This article was posted on JewishTidbits.com - http://jewishtidbits.com/simche-friedman-bekarov/ .

Chasidic singer Simcha Friedman has already released three popular singles: Shluchim Medley, Hakhel, and Chasof. Now he proudly presents a new single from his first album (stay tuned): Bekarov! The song was composed by world-known Jazz and saxophone artist Daniel Zamir, artistic director of ‘Mizmor‘, a religious Music Academy. Bekarov! stresses the need to make time for teffilah and bonding with Hashem. The words of the song are based on Kaddish and infuse the ancient Nusach with a contemporary and lively interpretation. Produced by professional musician Yoni Eliyav, the song sparkles with the talent of some of the top names in the Israeli electronic music industry: Tal Matmor, Amit Harel, and Ron Tichon.

This article was posted on JewishTidbits.com - http://jewishtidbits.com/simche-friedman-bekarov/ .v
Chasidic singer Simcha Friedman has already released three popular singles: Shluchim Medley, Hakhel, and Chasof. Now he proudly presents a new single from his first album (stay tuned): Bekarov! The song was composed by world-known Jazz and saxophone artist Daniel Zamir, artistic director of ‘Mizmor‘, a religious Music Academy. Bekarov! stresses the need to make time for teffilah and bonding with Hashem. The words of the song are based on Kaddish and infuse the ancient Nusach with a contemporary and lively interpretation. Produced by professional musician Yoni Eliyav, the song sparkles with the talent of some of the top names in the Israeli electronic music industry: Tal Matmor, Amit Harel, and Ron Tichon.

This article was posted on JewishTidbits.com - http://jewishtidbits.com/simche-friedman-bekarov/ .

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Shir Soul a Cappella Group Releases Their 2016 Chanukah Video


Two years ago we introduced you to Shir Soul,  a wedding band and a cappella singing group founded in 2005 by David Ross.

With their eclectic mix of Jewish rock, pop, and soul music, Shir Soul has recorded a few albums and plays at weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and other occasions with musical instruments or a cappella.

Shir Soul has just released their latest video, a mashup of favorite Chanukah songs. We're glad to add it to our collection of Chanukah music videos to share with all of our readers.

Enjoy!

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Chanucorn (The Chanukah Unicorn) Makes Appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Show


Last week Jimmy Kimmel's late night show was invaded by Gary, one of his Jewish writers, dressed as the Chanucorn, a unicorn with a menorah horn. 

Gary is always trying to get Chanukah related bits on the show, so last year he created the 'Chanucorn.' Just in time for the holiday, Gary's favorite creation tries to turn Jimmy's show into a prime time Chanukah special.

Get ready for some shmoozing, kibitzing, and even a little mishegas as Gary and Jimmy engage in banter using just about every popular Jewish expression you can think of. The sketch includes singer Joey Fatone and (seeing is believing) the one and only Dreidel Dog.

Enjoy!

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Give and Get the Gift of Laughter for Hanukkah: The Best of the New Books on Jewish Humor



This has been a good year for new books on Jewish humor, so in the few days left before Hanukkah, we thought you'd be interested in some of the best ones, to enjoy for yourselves or to give as gifts. Here are the titles, authors, brief descriptions, and links to their Amazon pages.
 

Was Elvis Jewish? That’s not all this book will tell you. There’s something for everyone here, including the religious and the irreverent, the young and the not-so-young. Most of the information will be unknown to you. It’s been scattered and often lost in various and hard-to-find newspaper stories, websites, and books. But now these anecdotes, facts, jokes, lists, and pieces of history and commentary—both heavy and light—are in one very readable and riveting volume.


From the co-creator of the celebrated Big Book of Jewish Humor comes a laugh-out-loud collection of jokes about growing older that makes fun of memory loss, marriages, medicine, sex, the afterlife, and much more, making this the perfect gift for almost anyone who was born before you were.
Growing older can be unsettling and surprising. (How on earth did this happen? Where did the years go?) So what better way to deal with this new stage of life than to laugh about your new reality? Die Laughing includes more than enough jokes (not to mention cartoons!) to let that laughter burst out. 


If you call it a mechayeh when you take off your Spanx,
Say, “Darn, I’ve got bubkes” when your checking account is empty,
And stock the refrigerator with all their favorites when the kids come home ...
... then you’ll recognize yourself, your bubbe, and the entire mishpuchah in "The Whole Spiel," a collection of funny essays that takes a heartfelt look at modern life as a member of the tribe.

Read about the great shnecken vs. rugelach battle, the newly discovered Jewish summer holiday of Simchat Squash, and why yesterday’s nebbish is today’s millionaire tech nerd.


Michael Krasny has been telling Jewish jokes since his bar mitzvah, and it’s been said that he knows more of them than anyone on the planet. He certainly states his case in this wise, enlightening, and hilarious book that not only collects the best of Jewish humor passed down from generation to generation, but explains the cultural expressions and anxieties behind the laughs.



    
COMMENTARY brings you its collection of over sixty Jewish jokes.








What to Name Your Jewish Baby - by Bill Adler , Mort Drucker , Arnie Kogen 
  
Are you going to have a Jewish baby, and do you need a name... or just some laughs? Then this book is for you! New York Times best-selling book creator Bill Adler teams up with Mad Magazine's killer team of Arnie Kogen and Mort Drucker to deliver not only over 300 possible names for your little blessing, but also an explanation of what strange or interesting sort of person you'll get if you give them that name! Peppered with more than 50 of Drucker's great illustrations, this is perfect book to use as a gift, or to whomp spiders with.



Monday, December 19, 2016

A Joke to Start the Week: "Bubby Goes to the Doctor"


It's Monday, so we're interrupting our series of Chanukah videos to bring you a short joke to start the week that ends with the beginning of the festival of lights. We know our readers, and the Monday joke always gets the most views of the week. We'll resume the Chanukah videos tomorrow.

Today's joke comes from retired Montreal pharmacist Mannie Young, who tells his jokes in Canada throughout the year and in South Florida during the winter.

Manny's bubby was a source of lots of his jokes and stories. Here's one of them about her visit to the doctor. Enjoy!

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Sunday, December 18, 2016

What's Chanukah Without Latkes? L.A. Jewish Journal Editor and Reporter Reveal Secret Ingredient


With Chanukah just a few days away, it seems that everyone is making potato latkes (except in Israel, where jelly donuts (sufganiot) are the fried treat of choice). 

Latkes are easy to make, even for an inexperienced cook like Ryan Torok, a reporter for the Los Angeles Jewish Journal. But there is a secret ingredient to make the perfect vegan, gluten-free latke.

So the paper enlisted its editor-in-chief, Rob Eshman, to reveal it and demonstrate his cooking technique. 

You can get the recipe and read Ryan's account of the latke project in this week's issue of the Jewish Journal.

The resulting video should give even neophytes a head start on latke making. We're sure that many of our readers have their own secret tips and techniques to make the perfect latke, so if you'd like to share them, include them in the comments field below the video. 

Enjoy!

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Friday, December 16, 2016

University of Lisbon Choir Sings Shalom Aleichem


Jewish music has found its way into the repertory of many orchestras and choirs around the world. 

Not just the obvious favorites like Hava Nagila and Hevenu Shalom Aleichem, but also melodies that we thought were limited to venues where Jewish religious services were being conducted.

You may have noticed that our blog posts on Fridays have been leaning toward Shabbat melodies that we select for their unusual musical treatment or their unusual location. Today as we prepare for Shabbat we're sharing a beautiful rendition of Shalom Aleichem, the traditional melody to welcome Shabbat, performed by the choir of the University of Lisbon, Portugal.

Enjoy and Shabbat shalom!

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Thursday, December 15, 2016

Riverdale's Rabbi Steven Exler Speaks and Sings at White House Chanukah Reception


Yesterday The White House in Washington, D.C. was the location of two Chanukah receptions, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. 

The afternoon reception featured Rabbi Steven Exler, Senior Rabbi of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, who spoke, sang, and recited the three Chanukah blessings.

The White House Hanukkah Party is an annual reception hosted by the U.S. President and First Lady to recognize and celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. The tradition was established in 2001, during the administration of George W. Bush. 

The guest list includes hundreds of American Jewish politicians, organization heads, and school and yeshiva deans. Last year one of the invited guests was our Los Angeles bureau chief, Esther Kustanowitz.

The White House released the video of the event. We hope you enjoy it.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah - The Glee Version


With all the web surfing that we do to come up with a blog post every day (almost 2,200 since we started seven years ago), we rarely find time to watch TV series and so we completely missed Glee, the musical comedy-drama television series that aired on the Fox network from May 19, 2009, to March 20, 2015.

Our searching for Chanukah videos this year yielded an unexpected bonus in a version of Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah, the traditional Yiddish song that was featured in a Glee episode in 2012.

It is sung by the characters Jake and Puck. They sing the Barenaked Ladies arrangement of the song. 

They arrive at Paramount Pictures Studios. Puck grabs guitars as Jake questions his actions. Once again, Puck says he's "conjuring the Network." Together they run through a cafe shop, singing, before being sent away by the shop owner. As they ride through the studio in a golf cart, they continue to reel people in with the song. 

They even interrupt a film shooting to sing, with everyone joining in. They ride the cart to a large Christmas tree filled with presents, singing together. At the end of the song, Jake and Puck are seen in a tattoo shop, getting a Jewish star on their left shoulder. Puck happily yells, "Happy Hanukkah!" 

Enjoy!

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Here Come the Chanukah Videos: YidLife Crisis Guide to the Holidays


Two years ago Chanukah coincided with Thanksgiving. This year the eight days of Chanukah coincide with the period between Christmas and New Years Day. 

So Jamie Elman and Ely Batalion, the two Canadian jokers who refer to themselves as your favorite nudniks of YidLife Crisis, have been having fun writing parodies of many of the songs that we've become accustomed to hearing in December.

As they say on their website, "while you’re at work shredding those potatoes, yingling bells, or chugging gogl-mogl or eggnog, this platter of oy-ful melodies will make your season even brighter. Or, at least, not any darker!"

With Chanukah starting in just 11 days, we're opening the Chanukah video season with their YidLife Crisis Guide to the Holidays, a hilarious rendering of the December classics in funny Yiddish, with even funnier English subtitle translations. 

Enjoy!

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Monday, December 12, 2016

A Joke to Start the Week - "Fundraising for Israel"


It's Monday again, and time for one more joke to start the week before we start posting this year's crop of Chanukah videos. 

Today's joke is told by Len Portnoy, a member of the original Old Jews Telling Jokes crew. Len is a retired chemical engineer.

Here's the setup: At JFK Airport, there's a long line waiting to go through security. A little Jewish man holding two shopping bags walks right past the line.  

Naturally, he gets stopped by security. And then...

Enjoy!
(We apologize for the short advertisement that precedes the video. Some jokes are only available with the ad.)

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