The Burning Bush Man
Sharing our 6th-grade trauma, you’re either and anti-antisemite or you’re an antisemite, and some PR advice for the Goyim Defense League
Happy almost Rosh Hashana! This week we gathered to answer some of the most important questions facing the Jewish people today: Why did G_d forsake the people of Israel at Burning Man? Did Abraham work in a gift shop? Is the new Adam Sandler movie worth watching?
Somehow we delved into our most embarassing moments from 6th grade, complete with some photos for you to enjoy. Who wore it better? Share your embarssing middle school or Bat/Bar mitzvah photos (or just you looking fly) in the chat here.
If you were born after 2000, don’t even bother competing.
Also:
An Israeli, a Palestinian and a bunch of whites go to dinner
You’re either and anti-antisemite or you’re an antisemite
Our book club is on fire! Read “Arc of a Covenant” and join the conversation
Listener questions - send us your to @askajewpod@gmail.com
🔔Holocaust Bell rings late! 42:42 🔔
What happened to hot Nazis? Back in our day, Nazis were at least something to look at. Today it seems like they would get winded just climbing the stairs from their mama’s basement to get some cheetos.
Since we answered a listener question about Frum vs. Seculars, we have one for you:
Which random shows do you love that no one else watches? Chaya Leah is a fan of Hell on Wheels, while Yael yearns for a man with a cat who gets tomorrow’s newspaper today Tell us about yours in the comments.
Show notes/links:
Would you read your angsty teenage diary on stage? These people did and its hilarious.
There was a Shabbat service at Burning Man! https://forward.com/fast-forward/559550/burning-man-shabbat-in-mud
I remember really liking my bat mitzvah service but not having a lot of fun at the party. I had it at this hall on Long Island, The Fox Hollow. My parents wouldn’t let me have a DJ so I had a band. I was right on the cusp of DJ normalization.
My favorite random tv show is Lucifer. It’s this campy vampire detective show (trust me). I heard evangelicals liked it because it took heaven and hell seriously https://www.netflix.com/title/80057918
And, was it just me or was the Rabbi in You’re So Not Invited ... always saying Shabbat Shalom even though it wasn’t Friday? Like she thought that’s how you say hello?
The highlight of the episode for me was this bit from the discussion of Burning Man:
Yael: They have to share all their food.
ChayaLeah: Ew.
I’m with you. Sharing is gross!