I Could be Jewish for You by Nikko Benson- Barrett Wilbert Weed

Barrett Wilbert Weed performs "I Could Be Jewish For You," Music and Lyrics by Nikko Benson. From FREILICH & BENSON SPLIT THE KEYS at NYMF 2013. Produced and Directed by Shakina Nayfack. Video by Micah Joel (www.xerkmedia.com) SHEET MUSIC AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE KEYS AT mnot.es/1Epzhyj

[@dreamyyplaylists]

it’s seriously a tradition to watch this video every once a while.

[@blisss3333]

yesss

[@annikabenson6437]

yeeeesssssssssssir

[@allthrees3]

Agreed!!

[@ihateyoustupidjerkface]

every. day.

[@CCV334]

Been years and I'm still going back to this one

[@athinn980]

Who else thinks that Barrett would play a fantastic Meg in any Hercules musical??

[@J0shJames]

Ashley Thinnsen YES

[@J0shJames]

JUST YES

[@skylark5057]

i cant get this idea out of my head now

[@jadynbonewitz]

YES

[@Hannahnanabatman]

My two favorite people!! Barrett and Meg 😍

[@drilonkennedy-gorne2049]

"I'll even play Quidditch" As a Jewish girl, I WISH this was a Jewish thing!

[@rainbowcosmicbrownie]

Same

[@erimcferrysings4110]

We play lacrosse at my Jewish school? That could be Jew quidditch.

[@norberto05121964]

Wait you guys don't play quidditch too?

[@rebeccalash645]

Sameee

[@NamLe-gr6xp]

Wait, Quidditch ISN’T a Jewish thing?

[@גלעדסוירזנסקי]

As a Jew, I almost died of laughter all along the song but mostly when she said: "you've got the nose" and i was like: "That's such a sick humor joke but it's so funny".

[@גלעדסוירזנסקי]

Also I wish Quidditch was a Jew thing 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lanie7569]

Lmao ikr, it’s a little offensive, but beautiful and I love it

[@guiltywaffles]

shalom, at mi'israel?

[@myloriv]

My (Jewish) best friend loves Barrett and I told her to look this up and she thinks it's hilarious

[@IMightBeVanny]

It was probably written by a Jewish song artist

[@charit3499]

*ben platt is in the audience*

[@caylisto11]

Charit wait really??

[@Chloegra]

Myabella Luca nah it’s a joke, he’s Jewish

[@avaharr8]

okay but actually i can hear his laugh lmao

[@vecnabumcheeks4818]

Omg

[@user-tn1dy4en1w]

Dear Ben Platt, Sincerely me.

[@leahthai2040]

"Vehani ahavah ben platt" that's how you pronounce I love ben platt in Hebrew

[@leahthai2040]

(I asked my Israeli friend to teach me her (Jewish) ways so she taught me that saying)

[@danielmia5953]

Meeee

[@themoley91]

Assuming Chloe is a girl’s name, you’re gonna have to change more things than religions to get Ben Platt unfortunately. Lol

[@danielmia5953]

@@themoley91 hahahahahhahaha

[@2kimzoo]

Why is no one talking about how pleasant 2:51 is???? That "Tell me I need you" was A+++

[@georginaadam188]

thats my favourite part ughhhhhh

[@seewhathadhappenedwas328]

In the beginning, I was like "where's the Barrett Wilbert Weed I'm used to, with a super strong and loud voice???" But then I kept listening and she got louder and then "ahhh, there she is"

[@mariahhenderson1470]

@andrewwmunro oop

[@tastetherainebow7791]

Yeah same- but her soft voice is so pretty-

[@jurassicworldisbetterthanpark]

omg her soft voice is so pretty tho

[@4dultw1thj0b]

Not only is Barrett the cutest person I've ever seen, this song is like the bizarro version of Shiksa Goddess from L5Y!

[@courtneydixon2483]

AlwaysGonnaSing it's supposed to be Kathy's response :)

[@umalihorne8840]

Ohhhhh the mother part connects well

[@jayhasz4411]

but wait wasn't the whole reason Jamie fell for kathy because he was looking for someone like her, someone who wasnt Jewish?

[@saschahoupt6177]

Jonathan Hasz well she marries him so

[@tr4167]

Yeah, that's not true. Jason Robert Brown wrote L5Y

[@9000snipes]

Lyrics? I should've known when I met you By the orthodox, synagogue I should've known when I saw you Buying extra lox at the bagel shop I should've known you're not to blame I should've seen We're not the same Doesn't take an Einstein You've got the nose, You've got the name The name is Stein Stein I'm not sure what you want me to do But I think this is worth Working through And I know it's a little bit Out of the blue But I might as well try I think I could be Jewish for you Like on the holidays I'll stop making gingerbread Start making challah When Hanukah comes heck I'll light the mandala Menorah excuse me If you could just choose me I'll sing Eidel Diedel not fa la Yeah, as far culture I might need a clue But I'll give it a shot 'Cause I've gotta be Jewish for you I'll go with you to temple I'll try to learn Yiddish I'll start eating kosher I'll even play quidditch No, that's not a Jew thing Well, show me some new things I won't be the slightest bit skiddish I'll do it by rote till it feels like it's true And till I'm verklempt I'll attempt To be Jewish for you I mean, I would be Irish or Russian Or French, but no, Chinese is a bit of a stretch Just wait even your Rabbi will Call me a mensch Did I mention I've been practicing my kvetch Ohh, I will adapt where the average Girl freezes 'Cause if I have to have the 'Just friends talk' I'll do it with Jesus "Sorry Jesus, you're just not my type" Whatever they are I could learn to like latkes And if we had sons then They'd all have bar matsvahs! BAR MITZVAHS, I'm joking I promise I know things Enough not to ruin Shabbat 'cause If that's what it takes then that's what I'll do Please don't run away And one day I'll be Jewish for you Tell me, you've never questioned one holy command Tell me, don't you think love's More romantic unplanned Tell me you're nervous, We'll start with a service Just tell me where you stand Tell me I need you Tell me in Hebrew Teach me l'chaim And horcrux and oi Just tell me why Instead of hi I'll say shalom Until my hovel, feels like home But I won't say goodbye So here's what I propose.. I'll read through the torah From cover to cover Till even Moses could see We were meant for each other You know I adore you So let me fight for you Together we'll take on your mother It might be a prayer, but a prayer can come true I dare you to dare to me I swear I'll come through But I'm with you and there isn't a thing I can't do So if you're inclined I won't mind Being Jewish for youuuuuu!!!

[@nataliejanine4611]

Macy X god bless you

[@soundofcheer]

Macy X thank you so much!

[@emmastephens994]

Macy it's not Chabat it's "Shabbat 'cause" ☺️

[@allie7779]

you put "I'll go wish you" but it's actually I'll go with you

[@jbbellinato2706]

Macy YOU ARE AWESOME ❤

[@raelynnsnodgrass]

Barrett Weed is actually an adorable and lovely human being

[@MaximalistClown]

My boyfriend is Jewish, I'm Catholic. This made me laugh so much!

[@idolevin8795]

Are you still together?

[@td9543]

Yes, I also want to know! It's Interesting seeing random people's lives after so long :)

[@ludameri1384]

Hey Grace, it's been 6 yrs all y'all still together

[@leleticiaa]

hey grace it's been 6 years, are you guys toegther or...?

[@blue-sw7rr]

r you guys still together?

[@turquoisecrow4513]

Our love is Yahweh

[@edu.8552]

TurquoiseCrow LOL

[@pumpkinseed8515]

YEEESS

[@susan-payne]

Hehehheheehhe I get it

[@manie.8241]

YHWH

[@melissamoussa5596]

HAHAHAHHAHA OMG

[@SuperSisters]

i've watched this video 1000 times and it's never gets old bc she is so talented omg ahhh ily barret

[@fanshi8819]

SAAAAAAAAAAAMEEEE

[@saorlamaher2551]

Yeah I know

[@mariahhenderson1470]

Queen Barrett

[@karlyjones8390]

i love barrett more than i love life itself

[@jaimeedoyle2909]

Sad but I agree

[@tidge5127]

she's my e v e r y t h i n g

[@EmilyJayne16]

Same. Just, same.

[@lotproductions3014]

Oh 9000 percent.

[@ginalinettispaghetticonfetti]

lol yeah

[@cookiesncrime333]

She’s acting along to the song too, which makes the performance even more convincing!

[@insertoriginalusernamehere4963]

Okay, I would make a Heathers reference, but I just wanna say how nice it is that this is so accurate this is. To Judaism, I mean. I mean, the references, the jokes, the pronunciations, it's just awesome. It's really..... Beautiful. Seventeen out of ten. She really Shone a Light---- okay, I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself.

[@claradavis7367]

As a Jew I can tell you that Shalom means hello, peace, AND GOODBYE, the torah is a scroll therefore can not be read from cover to cover, and kvetch means complaint. So.... (also no one lights a menorah on hanukah)

[@georginaadam188]

she really makes me feel like im in a candy store and that id like fight for her to save her life and without her voice my life would be blue and id feel like I was on a lifeboat

[@madelienelindberg4345]

Three in a row 👏🏼👏🏼

[@hannahjwhitson]

@@claradavis7367 It's on purpose it's supposed to show that she doesn't know but she's trying.

[@epicremarc]

Clara Davis WHAT? We light the menorah to celebrate the 8 days that the oil burned for. Or I guess maybe hannukeah (?) is what you mean

[@synovelle]

Comparing this to her singing "Annie's Party", she definitely improves quickly and is just constantly getting better and better. Seeing her in Rent, then Bare, and then Heathers you can really see her getting more comfortable with public performances and just becoming an amazing actress and singer. Now she's done Cabaret, just imagine how freaking good she'll be by the end of this year, I think she's going to top everyone ever. She literally can sing any style, going from soft to bold, or silly to emotional. (Plus have you heard that belt? JESUS CHRISSSTTT!) Literally she's the best.

[@johnd1063]

+kensy1999 I went to camp with her. She's had that belt since she was a teenager. She did Pennywise in Urinetown back then and the high G was almost heavenly. AND CONSISTENT!

[@emilygeorge404]

Her voice is BEAUTIFUL (hahaha)

[@lexschultz822]

+Zac David oh my god pennywise??? i love "privilege to pee" so much and barrett singing that gives me happiness!

[@johnd1063]

Yes, Pennywise. It was glorious. I probably have a recording somewhere hidden away.

[@r.wittman3895]

i know this was two years ago but when was she in rent???? do you have any footage?

[@MeghanMcLeanNB]

She is brilliant. :O And that voice is unique - I love her octave jumps.

[@dontstopdancinggirl7]

she said the thing ahhhhh!!! "I'll fight for you"😭😭😭😭😭💕💕💕💕💕

[@colemcdaniel5587]

This was before heathers

[@peytona.4501]

Kaleigh two musicals in one hahaha! Bye bye birdie and Heathers

[@amelonnamedkate1400]

If you would fight for meeeee

[@Alysscka]

Kaleigh MY POOR HEART

[@kimberlykrier14]

Every time I watch this I can't help but laugh when she says "You know I adore you so let me fight for you"...... Oh the Heathers references are killing me. Barrett is just so amazing at everything she sings. She has truly become my idol.

[@jaimeedoyle2909]

Same I love heathers it sparks a light in my heart every time

[@arianavilani5968]

+Jaimee Doyle Shine a light amirite?!....I'm sorry 😂😂😂😂

[@colemcdaniel5587]

She did this before heathers

[@porgieM]

This feels like it's from The Last 5 Years.

[@Emily-fe9zx]

Right!

[@rebeccah2662]

Oh my god! By far my favourite comment

[@shelbyh8475]

Georgia Morgan SAME 😂😂😂

[@Gwion98]

This song is interpreted in musical theatre as Cathy's unseen reply to Jamie's Shiksa Goddess from The Last Five Years, so you can see where the connection comes from

[@ethan_7480]

Georgia Morgan I WAS JUST GOING TO SAY THAT!!!!!

[@angelasings24]

damn she's gorgeous

[@andyschmeichel3809]

No Name Entered blocktd

[@LamisLaraM]

Ikr

[@killerbees312]

Ewwww! Does anyone have a bag to put over her head?

[@humancentipede33]

killerbees312 Fuck off.

[@lowkeytwice4409]

killerbees312 WTF what do you mean. She is BEAUTIFUL

[@summer_the_rae]

"Tell me 'I need you!' Tell me in Hebrew!" Me: אני צריך אותך

[@derronmendel9650]

טוב מאוד!

[@summer_the_rae]

@@derronmendel9650 תודה! I haven't practiced Hebrew in a couple years so I'm a bit rusty lol

[@Jojo-hy8dm]

Ok come through!!

[@alyssakotler1541]

מדהים

[@Quirkellect]

I'm crying because this is actually perfect.

[@ryliebrausam6485]

90% sure this is my girlfriend

[@noraavissar]

She's gorgeous, and so talented! Probs the cutest girl ever. As a jew this is so funny ;D

[@user-dl2im9ze4b]

I stumble across this video every few months…it’s like a tradition

[@theAbeJohnson]

It's really cool to listen to this song after realizing that it doesn't say anything about gender. Considering that the same writer co-wrote "I Push Up My Glasses" there's a possibility that she could be singing this for a girl, which makes it even that more adorable :)

[@lukelogan8451]

Sistine (this is probably spelled completely wrong) does sound like a guy name

[@Nat-np8nz]

they could be referring to a last name!

[@giacomofizzano]

The name is Steinstein, but while this is sweet, it's unlikely. Most-if not all- religions today frown upon homosexuality, and anyone that deeply religious would not engage in a homosexual relationship. It does sound like they're dating (or flirting with the prospect of dating enough for him to know she adores him), so by this point they're hitting the religious roadblock, not the sexuality one. I wish too. I'm not fun at parties.

[@theAbeJohnson]

Not to sink into KZbin Comment Hell, but you're obviously not apart of the LGBT community. There are plenty of devoutly religious LGBT members. You literally don't know what the writer intended, and I don't see any other point to your argument than trying to bring heteronormativity to an atmosphere that doesn't need it.

[@DogNamedWatson]

It's very adorable, but iirc the reason why girls need to convert to Judiasm when dating a male Jew, and boys don't (when dating a female Jew) is because (in Jewish Culture) the child is raised in the Mother's religion, and not the father's. So if it was two women, she wouldn't need to convert.

[@rebekahnewdick5938]

love the Harry Potter references :')

[@meowbitchez4486]

ikr

[@a.cooper7019]

Same!

[@walkergirl02]

"wait, that's not a Jew thing..."

[@runawayfoxes]

"Horcrux"

[@hannahj.6095]

QUIDDITCH

[@sunshineeee]

HP references on point, also Barrett is queen

[@fanshi8819]

AHHHHHHHH BTS ARMY

[@stephaniel2850]

The two things I'm lol'ing at most: - All the "@Ben Platt"s in the comments xD - The flawless Harry Potter references in the song xDD

[@raelynnsnodgrass1612]

This is adorable she is adorable everything is adorable

[@gracedoubleu]

Wow “Fight For Me” sounds really good

[@15writergirl]

why cant i stop watching this!

[@rachelmara____5339]

The Torah from “cover” to “cover” #onlyjewscanrelate

[@Suaru22]

lol even she can't keep it together after she says horcrux

[@lanetower3411]

This is one of those situations where the singer and the songwriter are perfect for each other. She does it just right. Chef’s kiss.

[@nonchalantthief8631]

VERONICAAAAAA I recognized her voice immediately ahhhhh

[@beakoscone]

NonchalantThief yeah same!

[@catrins-m585]

So happy she's in Heather's now, amazing!!!

[@BoredHere]

She's actually going to be playing Janice in Mean Girls (On Broadway) She did play Veronica at one point though!

[@yaboi-hd8pp]

Psychotic !! That comment was from 3 years ago

[@lizduncan4351]

Me @ ben platt

[@lizduncan4351]

MusicalLover24601 great minds think alike 😂😂

[@adoredawn]

lizzie goemaat Holy fuck. Same!

[@epicremarc]

Might need to change more than religions for him, lizzie

[@pingnixon-hermansen5046]

Judging by your name, your a Girl.... Ben Platt is gay No chance for you sadly

[@space.404]

That's literally what I said when I saw the title lol

[@Natazz1011]

you can tell shes a musical theatre actress shes so EXPRESSIVE she is every character she sings so beautifully

[@michellemagalong1859]

*sings to ben platt*

[@mtheatregirl15]

magical michelle hahaha YESSSS i appreciate the heck outta this comment

[@danielmia5953]

MEEEE

[@susie8799]

And no one got the "cover to cover joke" so I'll explain, it's a scroll.

[@doctorxcraft630]

Ah! That's actually pretty funny now that you've explained it XD

[@somethingnexttonormal]

Raging Homosexual how did nobody know that?!?! I thought it was common knowledge

[@imbored4609]

Alecia Chapin yes the more common ones are books. The original(s I never remember) are in scroll form

[@amourtagabi3880]

BroadwayBookworm325 it's common knowledge unless if you're not jewish i guess

[@nin-nin2]

@AMC You are thinking about the Talmud. I have never seen a Torah in book form.

[@pattongilbert]

It’s 9 years later, and this still is just as funny and masterful as the first time listened. One of the best corners of musical KZbin.😊

[@DelightfulWinchester]

Watching this video made me fall in love with Barrett. Her acting, her voice... just simply vulnerable perfection in front of a mic!

[@rebeccah2662]

Is it even possible for someone to be this gorgeous and have such an amazing voice 😊😊😊

[@AccidentalKamikaze]

+Rebecca Hogan I'm skeptical on the existence of barrett wilbert weed.

[@abbylanzelotti]

ILL EVEN PLAY QUIDDITCH OMFG I LOVE

[@705paramore]

I want to fall in love with a Jewish guy so I can sing this to him.

[@somethingnexttonormal]

I know a few..

[@annegrey3780]

I wish I had this years ago. My real first name (as opposed to my screen name) is Rachel, is a modernized Hebrew name. I am not Jewish. but when I was in university there was an older Jewish lady in my class who was absolutely convinced I was a closeted Jewish. She then told me that I should meet her son sometime at synagogue and I'd realize why I was Jewish. I'm not really into men that way but not gonna lie that woman was a skilled wingman.

[@emmapeltier7645]

I love Barrett's rendition of this song, her voice is so perfect for it, and her expressions throughout the entire piece are spot on, I find myself laughing and crying though this song, her voice really makes me feel things

[@MissMishaMarina]

I LOOK UP TO THIS WOMAN SO MUCH

[@zvayaruby]

ive watched this so many times and have never gotten tired of it. her voice is everything

[@meganhash7840]

Who wouldn't like latkes tbh like they're pretty much giant hashbrowns they're like happiness on a plate

[@trulylainaa2489]

Megan Hash FACTSSSS

[@juliam2726]

Megan Hash LOL ikr

[@caitlinmarie2779]

I think I've watched this around twelve times today

[@4whorant]

i swear to god this is hilarious im jewish and i swear that line "if i had to do the freindzone thing it would be with jesus" lol

[@cantwebeseventeen6061]

her falsetto is GORGEOUS

[@theromanwilde]

This is perfection. She is such a queen.

[@evelynmary3883]

i will never get tired of this video, barrett is literally the cutest bean ever on this planet ahhhh

[@rosachang1312]

“Cause if I have to have the just friends talk I’ll do it with Jesus. Sorry Jesus, you’re just not my type” 💀 I can’t with this 😂 😂

[@isabelladippel9649]

HOW AM I ONLY HEARING THIS NOW

[@moggyjohnny3381]

How does she make it look so effortless

[@Kimbaface]

How have I never seen this? Thank you You Tube for putting into the feed of one of my Broadway based searches I work to. A total love letter to my people, especially the ones who converted or ended up with someone raised a little "differently." THANK YOU!! (and so well performed)

[@lorixoxo76]

Back for a daily viewing of this blessed video

[@MentallyFive]

Veronica? Veronica! Verconica! Veronicaaaaa!!!!

[@bluebeautifulocean]

:33 yeeeesh

[@onion4297]

*VERONICA!*

[@nikkitran3560]

VeRONiCa!!! Open the- Open the door please

[@sai8995]

+jillian patricia sy Heather's the musical! Go watch it. The bootleg is on youtube 😄

[@jadehockenhull7883]

And Peggy

[@jolesters]

I keep listening to this on repeat. She’s so funny and talented.

[@hannahedoss9345]

I never knew JD was Jewish

[@faithperez5561]

LMAO

[@emi6082]

JD = Jewish Dude

[@shayhernandez6087]

singing this for my audition in a few hours and I've already played this song 400 times while in line i could never get bored of this piece

[@katieflood7993]

Cannot stop coming back to this. So good.

[@demi2738]

Barrett’s little smiles from 0:48 - 0:51 are everything

[@rainatl5y]

I want to hug Barret Wilbert Weed.

[@michelle-nx7vf]

Raina TL5Y but who doesn’t?

[@rainatl5y]

Michelle Perry people who don't know about her and live a sad, pathetic existence

[@victoriaaustin5782]

She’s so genuine with her delivery. I love it!

[@AvivaRuth]

As an orthodox Jew, this song is hilarious!!! And I loved Barret singing it obviously

[@beckythomason3531]

I love barrett more than I love my boyfriend.

[@kshirin0298]

who doesn't

[@j.d.-lightful8979]

This is true for me too..... problem is I don't have a boyfriend in the first place...

[@bellakhazzoun]

I think we all do

[@carmesan7965]

Becky Thomason I don’t have a boyfriend I just love her in general.

[@nosuchthingasgoodcows7003]

I love Barret more than I love myself

[@gracehall9186]

I can say that this is my fav Barrett performance which is really saying something considering she is one of my fav performers

[@anonymoususer12345-o]

The best version! What an incredible voice and amazing comedic timing, really showing off the lyrics. Love coming back to this video!

[@yeehaw3309]

I love how a bunch of the heathers fandom has moved here😂

[@mariahhenderson1470]

We follow our queen

[@braelynm.5131]

Anywhere barret is YOU WILL FIND US

[@humanperson3733]

You can’t escape us - we r going to take over the internet!!!

[@yee-raplantar-maximoff4318]

Like in the Mean Girls Musical comment sections lol 😂 I mean seriously we’re everywhere on that

[@celalopez3421]

Wow she got over JD quickly

[@mechanicalfury2061]

Maybe not. Imagine JD standing for Jewish Dude

[@hanaflora.a]

FURY ok you successfully blew my mind

[@emmycamp3818]

He did almost kill her so...

[@JamesMiguelMusic]

@@hanaflora.a I bet JD's mind is also blown

[@mayazucchini7991]

@@emmycamp3818 yeah but he also "traded his life for hers" at the end :,)

[@Miguel-dq6fs]

She's playing Janice in Mean Girls on Broadway!

[@JwiSoulsby]

Hopper I really hope it allows for a much deserved break into the mainstream. As popular as it is amongst MT fans, Heathers sadly still only has a cult following

[@laurenring9721]

Janis

[@AliceRoseFish1]

Can't believe the first time I watched this years ago it was the first time I heard Barrett sing, she's so good

[@catarinabakker8405]

She can't go with him to the temple, she's a dead girl walking.. I'm so sorry

[@arianavilani5968]

OMG I LOVE YOU 😂💞💞👌👌

[@lilytaylor935]

okay but she must ride him till she breaks him because they'll hunt her down in study hall and stuff and mount her on the wall with 30 hours to live how else shall she spend them

[@arianavilani5968]

Wait!!!.... Here's an idea that she likes spend these 30 hours gettin' FREAKAAYYYYY

[@firstnamelastname5331]

Cause after that the Heathers are gonna hunt her down in study hall, and stuff and mount her on the wall

[@brendanturner7009]

First Name Last Name but she don't have to stay and die like cattle, she could change her name and ride up Seattle

[@streamein6288]

I’m late but I can’t stop watching this.Barrett’s voice is so pleasing

[@ThePatrick1118]

I love her singing and I enjoy the song but the comments are the best. Heathers references for days y'all.

[@annabelgilmour7888]

i love the softer breathier side of her voice!!! you don’t get to hear it in heathers and mean girls but oml🤩

[@harmonydevaney2887]

I literally listen to this 24;7

[@m43-y6w]

I've watched this 4 times in an hour while doing my homework I can't she's so adorable and this is great

[@lunawestbrook9068]

Wow real footage of John mullany first meeting his wife

[@HLBMhan4]

a bunch of people were asking for the lyrics, they're not perfect but I tried... I should have known when I met you by the orthodox synagogue I should have known when I saw you buying extra lox at the bagel shop I should have known, you're not to blame I should have seen we're not the same It doesn't take an Einstein You've got the nose, You've got the name, The name is Steinstein. I'm not sure what you want me to do, but I think this is worth working through and I know it's a little bit out of the blue but I might as well try it I think I could be Jewish for you like on the holidays I'll stop making gingerbread start making challah when Hanukkah comes heck I'll light the mandala-menorah excuse me, if you could just choose me I'll sing eidel deidel not fa la yeah as far as the culture I might need a clue but I'll give it a shot cause I've got to be Jewish for you I'll go with you to temple, I'll try to learn Yiddish I'll start eating kosher, I'll even play quidditch- no that's not a Jew thing, well show me some new things I won't be the slightest bit skittish I'll do it by road till it feels like it's true and till I'm verklempt I'll attempt to be Jewish for you I mean I would be Irish or Russian or French but no Chinese is a bit of a stretch just wait even your rabbi will call me a mensch did I mention I've been practicing my kvetch oh! I will adapt where the average girl freezes cause if I have to have the just friends talk, I'll have it with Jesus I'm sorry Jesus, you're just not my type whatever they are I could learn to like (latkas)? and if we have sons then they'll all have bar matsas- bar mitzvahs I'm joking I promise I know things enough not to ruin shabbat, cause if that's what it takes then that's what I'll do please don't run away and one day I'll be Jewish for you tell me you've never questioned one holy command tell me don't you think love's more romantic unplanned just tell me you're nervous, we'll start with a service just tell me where you stand tell me I need you, tell me in Hebrew, teach me l'chaim and shiksa* and oi just let me try instead of hi, I'll say shalom till my hovel feels like home and I won't say goodbye so here's what I propose I'll read through the Torah from cover to cover till even Moses could see we were meant for each other you know I adore you so let me fight for you together we'll take on your mother it might be a prayer but a prayer can come true I dare you to dare me I swear I'll come through when I'm with you I there isn't a thing I can't do so if you're inclined I won't mind being Jewish for you *Barrett says horcrux

[@norakmccarthy]

lox

[@jamie-leewilliams5514]

Hannah McGuire and till I'm verklempt I'll attempt to be Jewish for you (it took me ages to work it out xD)

[@stevie3988]

+Hannah McGuire enough not to ruin shabbat, cause

[@lucasfreire8290]

I though it was "You've got the knows" and "Tell me, you've never question one holy comment", but I'm Brazilian, so I'm might be wrong _anyway, thanks for this lyrics! Helped a lot!

[@jacksonalexander3730]

The horcrux part is another Harry Potter joke, like when she mentions qudditch.

[@aurorasoleil4549]

I could see Patrice singing this to Evan in 13 the musical.

[@amayarios1006]

YAAASSS OMG YOU'RE AWESOME!!!!!

[@erikaisaacs8456]

Aurora Nash yes omgggg

[@savannahgambell2284]

Um heck yes!!!

[@katiehildebrandt5254]

This is perfect. How do we make this happen?

[@kierabelskie2796]

Aurora Nash OMG YASS

[@oaktree2429]

I can't get over how perfect she is

[@Ariehirschhorn]

Everyone on here is talking about Ben Platt but have you seen the guy who wrote this song, Nikko Benson? Daaaamn.

[@chweluvr]

as a jewish person this is so funny to me and she performed it so well we really stan this gentile queen

[@hannahlund2190]

I literally watch this daily

[@deadlock7856]

I love how much she’s having fun with this song!

[@jessiecurleyfries7078]

Barrett's so incredible I love her

[@artkid3432]

This is one of my favorite videos of her singing because you can clearly see how much fun she's having, I love her work, she's so talented and so pretty

[@billvolk4236]

I like the subtle mistakes, like how "shalom" also means goodbye, and how the Torah is written on scrolls and so doesn't have covers.

[@rebaevans4725]

I love how much emotion she shows in this. I freaking love her so much!!

[@zozolove762]

Does this song remind anyone else of the last five years?

[@jadeyarrowjuntunen6258]

I think it's literally a parody

[@feelingpurpley9080]

It works perfectly with Shiksa Goddess 😂

[@starricerulean1721]

i assumed this was just from it or related to it shfjdh

[@laciemarie9170]

when did this get a million views?? i’m so proud of her