Just the Jew of Us

By Kidflix Media

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.... more

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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Just the Jew of Us episodes:

April 10, 2020 #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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27min
January 31, 2020 #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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23min
January 17, 2020 #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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26min
January 03, 2020 #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 [email protected]!
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28min
December 13, 2019 #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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25min
December 02, 2019 #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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27min
November 15, 2019 #4 – Wondering Jew: Different Jewish Flavors (Diaspora)
...aka 23 and Mizrahi
Ross and special guest Danielle Selber (Tribe 12's matchmaker) explore the different ethnicities and regional differences that make up Judaism, from the Europeans to North Africans and everything in between.
And hey, learn about why some Jews can eat corn on Passover!
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29min
November 01, 2019 #3 – Conversion
…aka One of us! One of us!
Ross and Elyssa explore how and why folks join the Jewish community, different denominations’ requirements, and “Jewish court.”
Note: this one gets a bit off-topic, folks!
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28min
October 18, 2019 #2 – Jewish Women in Television
...aka the Goldbergs (not those ones).
Ross and Elyssa explore the history of how Jews are portrayed on TV, where stereotypes might’ve come from, and the origin of the “Jewish American princess.”
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27min
October 04, 2019 #1 – Kosher
…aka Land of Milk (and Meat) & Honey.
Ross and Elyssa tell you everything you’ve wanted to know about kosher food, from what foods are “fit for Jewish consumption” to what exactly is kosher salt.
CW: slaughterhouse practices, death
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35min

FAQs about Just the Jew of Us:

How many episodes does Just the Jew of Us have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.