Jewno: Purim Party, The Shushan Channel at 92YTribeca

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Jewno directed by Stephen J Levinson. The Shushan Channel is back for it's sixth year. Created by Daily Show writer Rob Kutner and now in collaboration with writers from The Simpsons, Dennis Miller Live and more, The Shushan Channel is a comedic retelling of the story of Esther, as seen through the lens of current TV hits like Lost, American Idol and Ugly Betty. This year don't miss House-man, MD, DeadVood, Grogger of Love, To Catch a Jewhater and Imperial Gladiators, scripted by professional comedy writers and performed by hilarious comedians and actors, including The Daily Show's Aasif Mandvi. All this, plus a video monologue rant by everyone's favorite "pissed-off optimist"-Lewis Black!
Co-presented with Hazon. hazon.org

[@raffishizing]

As shootfirstmedia points out, J.K. Simmons isn't just J. Jonah Jameson: he plays the father in the original "Juno" as well. Awesome.

[@letsburn00]

simply brilliant, I love how you got the same actor as the dad.

[@browneyes1992]

"All the young jews, awkwardly schmooze..." bahahhahaha

[@gtamir613]

...but this piece was clearly written for American Jews. I guarantee you that Israelis would NOT find ANY humor in this at all.

[@lflaster]

Hilarious. I agree; it was fabulous having the same "Dad." I loved the line about finding parents who won't make the child go to law school. So what's wrong with law school? Maybe she prefers medical school?

[@mitchmagee]

"you want your Jewish baby to be adopted by Chinese people?...fair enough." funny. Good job to all involved.

[@gtamir613]

Remember, I'm an Israeli who spent the first 45 years of his life living in NY. This is not funny in ANY language or country. There is no humor in it. No wit. Nothing creative. Jews have the capability to be much funnier than this - using the same boring stereotypes over and over again does not mean it will always be funny.

[@fairycute101]

hahaha i love this and im jewish

[@shirasong]

that's cuz it is jk simmons dear

[@anir107]

little solly berkowitz?

[@jmacmunn]

I'd buy the soundtrack.

[@pesser]

j.k simmons is awsome

[@samsaulavi]

I must agree, as with all humor, not everybody finds every bit of humor funny. Humor depends on age, background, personality, gender, culture, religion, state of mind, etc... Get some rest, age a few years, find your inner child and perhaps you will see humor in a different light. And then again, perhaps not! That's why there is chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and pistachio ice cream. (I do not, however, find degrading humor funny in any form.)

[@samsaulavi]

Intersting, I thought we were all Jews! Something about a birthright... American Jew?? Look inside yourself as to why you can't seem to identify, and then try to smile! So education is important, and certain foods followed us here. Stereotypes all began from a bit of fact somewhere. Some are flattering, some not. Some people can see though the stereotype to the kernel of truth and some cannot. In general, stereotypes should be broken down. Jewno is clearly a Purim treat. Enjoy!

[@salgold97]

Mediocre at best--fairly disappointing . . . if I paid for this--I would definitely insist on getting my money back & I'm not a 'cheap jew' thank you very much, but I do have high standards. In the words of Simon Cowell, 'if I'm being honest' . . . . anhhhhhhh--m-e-d-i-o-c-r-e!

[@brooklynrambler]

I was responding to a statement by an Israeli jew about why American jews find this so funny. My point was that we all don't. I have nothing against stereotypes and yes, I recognized the "kernel of truth" in everyone of these, but these are tired, and the whole film seems sophomoric and yes, unfunny.

[@jawneetest]

anya is amazing!!!

[@JuiceProductions10]

The stereotypes are funny to an extent. I'm religious myself and i find some of this funny and some of it not. There just needs to be a line drawn. Every ethnic/religious group has its own stereotypes but it gets old after a while.

[@mrgilbert]

oy vey.

[@dontwantnone09]

I love jokes about stereotypes as much as the next guy, I mean Chappelle is probably my favorite comic. But this wasn't funny at all... and making fun of Jews is hard to mess up...

[@beatlefun]

love j.k.!

[@trumpetguy19]

He is the guy who plays peter parker's boss at the Daily Bugle in all 3 Spider-man Movies. The actors name is J.K. Simmons.

[@Jugador12]

It's not legal for him to act in a short? This was made on funnyordie which is known for famous actors doing shorts

[@SusanRoAne]

This cracked me up! What fun and so very clever and well done. Will send it on to others with a smile!

[@sarahsbooks]

umm, since people seem to be insulted by this, the 92nd street Y is jewish. it's not a ymca.

[@violimo]

Anya you are a natural. This is a better story than the original. Lox me in. I loxxed it.

[@BrooklynNotQueens]

Remember that Chabad isn't Jewish at all so beware of Lubab recruiters on the street.

[@browneyes1992]

OMG. someone involved in this video needs to marry me. Sally Burkowitz perhaps?

[@pennypyro42]

i saw that too! i was like, "are those Hebrew letters??? i think they are!!"

[@royalicecream]

funny shit, seriously, i really love the songs.

[@thecomedian]

Rob et al, great job with this one. It's a comedic masterpiece!

[@donm454]

Yeah, this was just about as funny as Juno. I didn't laugh once.

[@Liesel13]

omg! somebody finally made it! why does that guy look so much like the actual guy who played Juno's father?

[@WollenWasWir]

Because it's the same guy, its J.K Simmons

[@doow90]

The only thin that will make u happy is too make us happy lol

[@mattshap]

that one guy looks exactly like J.K. Simmons. brilliant vid.

[@WollenWasWir]

That is J. K Simmons

[@Lawgirlt]

"Fair enough". LOL. I love that JK took part in this.

[@crimps321]

and the greatest thing is that it's actually him!!!

[@DoctornoemediaBlogspotNoeTheG]

where is it written that it's making fun of Jews???

[@lulu06320]

I'm Jewish...this was funny...you don't get it???

[@agenj522]

Very good. The kid eating the lox killed me...

[@mirakulboy]

Someone please expalin the "Wes Craven" line.

[@ljam66]

and there was also a mazzuzah on their door

[@shazammy]

I laughed so hard that I nearly converted!

[@salimdao]

"all the young jews, awkwardly schmoooze."

[@Brainiac1254]

hahahahhahaa i enjoyed this...very clever

[@laundrytime4]

oh my goodness. lol-ing all over. faved.

[@gtamir613]

what movie would that be?

[@MontellPictures]

It is J Jonah Jameson from spiderman! :P

[@fisch519]

It is the same guy. I'm pretty sure.

[@hey_hi_its_Lynz]

I want to hear the rest of this!!!

[@royalicecream]

guess who he is :D

[@kevinjojevin]

This is....fucking hilarious

[@admoreily]

It lists him in the credits.

[@stumpitage]

What's the name of the song?

[@dormill]

so much lox..makes me hungry

[@born2bepurple]

it is the actual guy

[@sarahsbooks]

haha, very clever.

[@lordofdrakknor]

that was really cool!

[@AnnieWoodWriterActress]

heehee! awesome!!!

[@nitrowheel]

my pleasure..

[@jawneeshow101]

Hooray!!!!

[@groovygirl23]

I love this!!!

[@ShimonSandler]

cute