Jewtopia started off as a sort of coffee table book by Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson containing a wealth of irreverent “information” about Judaism and its history. In case you were unsure...
The Succot of Nachlaot: A Photo Blog
Chanting the Names of Pagan Deities During Kol Nidre
So I’m listening to this guy chant the names of pagan deities like Krishna and Vishnu during the live broadcast of Yom Kippur Services over at Lab Shul, and the only conclusion I can come to is...
A Tale of Two Jew Pictorials
This week, the Jewish world was regaled with two Jew-themed pictorials. The first, which received a lot of attention, features Yoel Weisshaus, a Shtreimel toting, peyos wearing, honest to God Hassid...
Opening Yom Kippur: The Jewish Hunger Games: Kvetching Fire!
It’s just like Hunger Games. But in this Jewish sequel, no one dies, there’s no game per se, nor are there any evil dictators. It’s just that the Jews can’t nosh for a day...
NO! I Don’t Forgive You!!
First of all, what the heck am I forgiving you for? Something you may have done inadvertently against me? Forgiveness requires repentance, so how can you sincerely repent over something you...
Get Off Your Butt! It’s Birthright Registration Time. Again.
I was totally caught off guard by the fact that it’s Birthright Israel registration season. I mean between feeling sad about the 12th anniversary of 9/11 and recovering from a Rosh Hashana...
Happy Yom Kipur!!!
A lot of people are probably wondering if I am kidding when I say Happy Yom Kipur. I am definitely not. The Talmud cites Yom Kipur as one of the two happiest days of the year, the other being the...
In the Land of Show Biz
If you’ve always wanted to pitch your own reality show, or learn about the documentary film industry, two nice Jewish boys Have. Your. Back. Industry veterans Richard Propper and Chuck...
New Found Respect for Anthony Weiner after Smackdown
Yes Anthony Weiner’s New York City Mayoral campaign is pretty much dead, what with his 7% support. And that poll was taken prior to this video below, taken today in Boro Park, just before Rosh...