11 episodes
Just the Jew of Us Kidflix Media
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- Education
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5.0 • 6 Ratings
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It’s like Jewish 101, for Jews and non-Jews alike! Sometimes off-topic, always informative. Hosted by two friends with a hunger for knowledge... and matzah ball soup.
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#10 – The Passover Seder
…aka The Ten Plagues but Mainly Coronavirus
In a loose and lighthearted return, Ross and Elyssa try to explain some of the basic symbols surrounding Passover and then dive into each step of the Seder itself!
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#9 – Tattoos
…aka an Ink-plotz Test
Ross and Elyssa trace the origins of why it’s ~allegedly~ forbidden for Jewish people to get tattoos. Between rabbinical commentaries and post-WWII sentiment, there’s not a clear and consistent answer.
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#8 – Jews & Comedy
...aka Make ‘Em fa-Laugh-fel
Ross and special guest [Andrew Davies] (https://www.thebibleplayers.com/) look at the history of the Jewish connection to comedy and the unique quirks that go along with it. Watch out for some serious Jewish comedy legend name drops!
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#7 – Jewish Geography
…aka Six Degrees of Turkey Bacon
Ross and Elyssa explore the links between Jewish people around the world, the history of connecting people through relationships, and how this practice in the Jewish community can unintentionally isolate and be discriminatory.
Note: as two white Americans Jews, we did our best to do research and discuss this topically thoughtfully and with self-awareness. We welcome your comments and thoughts, so reach out to us via any of the methods below or jewofus@gmail.com!
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#6 – Summer Camp
...aka Some Like It Hot and Humid
Ross and Elyssa trace how and why summer camps are such a Jewish phenomenon! From being a camp that happened to have Jews to building entire “franchises” of Jewish-leaning camps, it’s now as American a tradition as apple pie.
Plus, learn about Ross and Elyssa’s experiences in the camping world!
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#5 – Manischewitz
...aka The Original Matzah Baller
Ross and Elyssa go over the history of one of the most famous names in American Jewish food at your local supermarket! From his humble beginnings to his connection to the California Gold Rush, we take a big bite out of this Jewish Willy Wonka.
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