Author:
Publisher: Mehdi Aardin
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Kosher Komedy: Riffing on Religious Riddles by Mehdi Aardin Venture into the sacred scriptures with a twist in Mehdi Aardin's riveting read, "Kosher Komedy: Riffing on Religious Riddles." Aardin, with a fine balance of humor and respect, dives deep into the Old Testament, shedding light on its tales in a manner never done before. At its heart, "Kosher Komedy" isn't just a light-hearted romp through religious tales, but a quest to uncover the rich tapestry of stories, lessons, and, yes, oddities that the Old Testament offers. Mehdi Aardin beckons readers to cast aside their preconceptions and embark on a journey that promises to enlighten as much as it entertains. Through this masterfully crafted narrative, readers will: Rediscover familiar tales, from the quirky escapades of prophets to the profound parables that have stood the test of time. Grasp the power of perspective, learning how different lenses—be it scientific, historical, or cultural—can either illuminate or obscure biblical narratives. Relish in the sheer brilliance of literary devices employed within the Bible, making it not just a religious text but also a literary masterpiece. Witness the universality of themes that resonate across religions, affirming the interconnectedness of human spirituality. Whether you're a seasoned scholar, a curious newbie, or someone who simply loves a good laugh, "Kosher Komedy" offers a fresh take on biblical stories. Aardin's unique voice, coupled with insightful analyses, ensures that readers view the Old Testament in a new light. Topping it all off, the book comes equipped with a host of resources—from a handy glossary to online platforms for further exploration. Dive into a world where humor meets spirituality, and prepare for a roller coaster of emotions. Available now on Amazon and other top ebook sellers. Join thousands of readers in this joyous exploration of faith, history, and the ever-surprising human spirit.
Kosher Komedy
Author:
Publisher: Mehdi Aardin
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Kosher Komedy: Riffing on Religious Riddles by Mehdi Aardin Venture into the sacred scriptures with a twist in Mehdi Aardin's riveting read, "Kosher Komedy: Riffing on Religious Riddles." Aardin, with a fine balance of humor and respect, dives deep into the Old Testament, shedding light on its tales in a manner never done before. At its heart, "Kosher Komedy" isn't just a light-hearted romp through religious tales, but a quest to uncover the rich tapestry of stories, lessons, and, yes, oddities that the Old Testament offers. Mehdi Aardin beckons readers to cast aside their preconceptions and embark on a journey that promises to enlighten as much as it entertains. Through this masterfully crafted narrative, readers will: Rediscover familiar tales, from the quirky escapades of prophets to the profound parables that have stood the test of time. Grasp the power of perspective, learning how different lenses—be it scientific, historical, or cultural—can either illuminate or obscure biblical narratives. Relish in the sheer brilliance of literary devices employed within the Bible, making it not just a religious text but also a literary masterpiece. Witness the universality of themes that resonate across religions, affirming the interconnectedness of human spirituality. Whether you're a seasoned scholar, a curious newbie, or someone who simply loves a good laugh, "Kosher Komedy" offers a fresh take on biblical stories. Aardin's unique voice, coupled with insightful analyses, ensures that readers view the Old Testament in a new light. Topping it all off, the book comes equipped with a host of resources—from a handy glossary to online platforms for further exploration. Dive into a world where humor meets spirituality, and prepare for a roller coaster of emotions. Available now on Amazon and other top ebook sellers. Join thousands of readers in this joyous exploration of faith, history, and the ever-surprising human spirit.
Publisher: Mehdi Aardin
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Kosher Komedy: Riffing on Religious Riddles by Mehdi Aardin Venture into the sacred scriptures with a twist in Mehdi Aardin's riveting read, "Kosher Komedy: Riffing on Religious Riddles." Aardin, with a fine balance of humor and respect, dives deep into the Old Testament, shedding light on its tales in a manner never done before. At its heart, "Kosher Komedy" isn't just a light-hearted romp through religious tales, but a quest to uncover the rich tapestry of stories, lessons, and, yes, oddities that the Old Testament offers. Mehdi Aardin beckons readers to cast aside their preconceptions and embark on a journey that promises to enlighten as much as it entertains. Through this masterfully crafted narrative, readers will: Rediscover familiar tales, from the quirky escapades of prophets to the profound parables that have stood the test of time. Grasp the power of perspective, learning how different lenses—be it scientific, historical, or cultural—can either illuminate or obscure biblical narratives. Relish in the sheer brilliance of literary devices employed within the Bible, making it not just a religious text but also a literary masterpiece. Witness the universality of themes that resonate across religions, affirming the interconnectedness of human spirituality. Whether you're a seasoned scholar, a curious newbie, or someone who simply loves a good laugh, "Kosher Komedy" offers a fresh take on biblical stories. Aardin's unique voice, coupled with insightful analyses, ensures that readers view the Old Testament in a new light. Topping it all off, the book comes equipped with a host of resources—from a handy glossary to online platforms for further exploration. Dive into a world where humor meets spirituality, and prepare for a roller coaster of emotions. Available now on Amazon and other top ebook sellers. Join thousands of readers in this joyous exploration of faith, history, and the ever-surprising human spirit.
Old Jewish Comedians
Author: Drew Friedman
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
ISBN: 1560977418
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This comprehensive collection of portraiture of comedians born before 1930 includes the famous (Milton Berle, Groucho Marx, Jerry Lewis, Mel Brooks, Jack Benny), the not-so-famous (Benny Rubin, Shelly Berman) and the largely unknown (Al Kelly, Menasha Skulnik). The Reuben Award-winning Friedman presents a thorough visual history of these greatest Borscht-Belt comedians.
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
ISBN: 1560977418
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This comprehensive collection of portraiture of comedians born before 1930 includes the famous (Milton Berle, Groucho Marx, Jerry Lewis, Mel Brooks, Jack Benny), the not-so-famous (Benny Rubin, Shelly Berman) and the largely unknown (Al Kelly, Menasha Skulnik). The Reuben Award-winning Friedman presents a thorough visual history of these greatest Borscht-Belt comedians.
A Kosher Christmas
Author: Joshua Eli Plaut
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 0813553814
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Christmas is not everybody’s favorite holiday. Historically, Jews in America, whether participating in or refraining from recognizing Christmas, have devised a multitude of unique strategies to respond to the holiday season. Their response is a mixed one: do we participate, try to ignore the holiday entirely, or create our own traditions and make the season an enjoyable time? This book, the first on the subject of Jews and Christmas in the United States, portrays how Jews are shaping the public and private character of Christmas by transforming December into a joyous holiday season belonging to all Americans. Creative and innovative in approaching the holiday season, these responses range from composing America’s most beloved Christmas songs, transforming Hanukkah into the Jewish Christmas, creating a national Jewish tradition of patronizing Chinese restaurants and comedy shows on Christmas Eve, volunteering at shelters and soup kitchens on Christmas Day, dressing up as Santa Claus to spread good cheer, campaigning to institute Hanukkah postal stamps, and blending holiday traditions into an interfaith hybrid celebration called “Chrismukkah” or creating a secularized holiday such as Festivus. Through these venerated traditions and alternative Christmastime rituals, Jews publicly assert and proudly proclaim their Jewish and American identities to fashion a universally shared message of joy and hope for the holiday season. See also: http://www.akosherchristmas.org
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 0813553814
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Christmas is not everybody’s favorite holiday. Historically, Jews in America, whether participating in or refraining from recognizing Christmas, have devised a multitude of unique strategies to respond to the holiday season. Their response is a mixed one: do we participate, try to ignore the holiday entirely, or create our own traditions and make the season an enjoyable time? This book, the first on the subject of Jews and Christmas in the United States, portrays how Jews are shaping the public and private character of Christmas by transforming December into a joyous holiday season belonging to all Americans. Creative and innovative in approaching the holiday season, these responses range from composing America’s most beloved Christmas songs, transforming Hanukkah into the Jewish Christmas, creating a national Jewish tradition of patronizing Chinese restaurants and comedy shows on Christmas Eve, volunteering at shelters and soup kitchens on Christmas Day, dressing up as Santa Claus to spread good cheer, campaigning to institute Hanukkah postal stamps, and blending holiday traditions into an interfaith hybrid celebration called “Chrismukkah” or creating a secularized holiday such as Festivus. Through these venerated traditions and alternative Christmastime rituals, Jews publicly assert and proudly proclaim their Jewish and American identities to fashion a universally shared message of joy and hope for the holiday season. See also: http://www.akosherchristmas.org
No Joke
Author: Ruth R. Wisse
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691149461
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
No detailed description available for "No Joke".
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691149461
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
No detailed description available for "No Joke".
Holy Hoaxes
Author:
Publisher: Mehdi Aardin
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Holy Hoaxes: Debunking World Religions – An Atheist's Bible In an era where knowledge is at our fingertips, "Holy Hoaxes" takes a bold step forward, challenging the age-old tales and beliefs that have shaped societies and cultures around the world. Dive deep into a critical examination of various world religions as myths are debunked and traditional narratives questioned. With a blend of wit, humor, and meticulous research, this book invites readers to explore the inconsistencies and contradictions of religious teachings when viewed through the lens of modern science and logic. Inside, you'll discover: *A comprehensive overview of major world religions and their contested beliefs. *A provocative look at the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. *The irony of moral foundations and the scandals that plague religious institutions. *Brave accounts of whistleblowers, survivors, and those who dared to challenge the religious status quo. *Reflections on the power dynamics between religion and politics, and their impact on believers. Whether you're an atheist, a believer, or somewhere in between, "Holy Hoaxes" promises an enlightening journey filled with laughter, revelations, and thought-provoking insights. It's more than just a book; it's an invitation to question, learn, and liberate yourself from unquestioned beliefs.
Publisher: Mehdi Aardin
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Holy Hoaxes: Debunking World Religions – An Atheist's Bible In an era where knowledge is at our fingertips, "Holy Hoaxes" takes a bold step forward, challenging the age-old tales and beliefs that have shaped societies and cultures around the world. Dive deep into a critical examination of various world religions as myths are debunked and traditional narratives questioned. With a blend of wit, humor, and meticulous research, this book invites readers to explore the inconsistencies and contradictions of religious teachings when viewed through the lens of modern science and logic. Inside, you'll discover: *A comprehensive overview of major world religions and their contested beliefs. *A provocative look at the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. *The irony of moral foundations and the scandals that plague religious institutions. *Brave accounts of whistleblowers, survivors, and those who dared to challenge the religious status quo. *Reflections on the power dynamics between religion and politics, and their impact on believers. Whether you're an atheist, a believer, or somewhere in between, "Holy Hoaxes" promises an enlightening journey filled with laughter, revelations, and thought-provoking insights. It's more than just a book; it's an invitation to question, learn, and liberate yourself from unquestioned beliefs.
Early Cinema and the "National"
Author: Richard Abel
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0861969154
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Essays on “how motion pictures in the first two decades of the 20th century constructed ‘communities of nationality’ . . . recommended.” —Choice While many studies have been written on national cinemas, Early Cinema and the “National” is the first anthology to focus on the concept of national film culture from a wide methodological spectrum of interests, including not only visual and narrative forms, but also international geopolitics, exhibition and marketing practices, and pressing linkages to national imageries. The essays in this richly illustrated landmark anthology are devoted to reconsidering the nation as a framing category for writing cinema history. Many of the 34 contributors show that concepts of a national identity played a role in establishing the parameters of cinema’s early development, from technological change to discourses of stardom, from emerging genres to intertitling practices. Yet, as others attest, national meanings could often become knotty in other contexts, when concepts of nationhood were contested in relation to colonial/imperial histories and regional configurations. Early Cinema and the “National” takes stock of a formative moment in cinema history, tracing the beginnings of the process whereby nations learned to imagine themselves through moving images.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0861969154
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Essays on “how motion pictures in the first two decades of the 20th century constructed ‘communities of nationality’ . . . recommended.” —Choice While many studies have been written on national cinemas, Early Cinema and the “National” is the first anthology to focus on the concept of national film culture from a wide methodological spectrum of interests, including not only visual and narrative forms, but also international geopolitics, exhibition and marketing practices, and pressing linkages to national imageries. The essays in this richly illustrated landmark anthology are devoted to reconsidering the nation as a framing category for writing cinema history. Many of the 34 contributors show that concepts of a national identity played a role in establishing the parameters of cinema’s early development, from technological change to discourses of stardom, from emerging genres to intertitling practices. Yet, as others attest, national meanings could often become knotty in other contexts, when concepts of nationhood were contested in relation to colonial/imperial histories and regional configurations. Early Cinema and the “National” takes stock of a formative moment in cinema history, tracing the beginnings of the process whereby nations learned to imagine themselves through moving images.
Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History
Author: Nina G and OJ Patterson
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467149888
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Comedians of the San Francisco Bay Area changed comedy forever. From visiting acts like Richard Pryor, Steve Martin and Whoopi Goldberg to local favorites who still maintain their following and legacy, the Bay Area has long been a place for comedians to develop their voice and hone their stand-up skills. Popular spots included Cobb's, the Purple Onion, Brainwash, and the holy grail of San Francisco comedy during the 1980s boom, the Holy City Zoo. For over seventy years, these iconic venues and others fostered talent like Ali Wong, Moshe Kasher and the Smothers Brothers, introducing them to local crowds and the world beyond. Join comedians Nina G and OJ Patterson on a hilarious and thoughtful tour through the history of Bay Area comedy.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467149888
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Comedians of the San Francisco Bay Area changed comedy forever. From visiting acts like Richard Pryor, Steve Martin and Whoopi Goldberg to local favorites who still maintain their following and legacy, the Bay Area has long been a place for comedians to develop their voice and hone their stand-up skills. Popular spots included Cobb's, the Purple Onion, Brainwash, and the holy grail of San Francisco comedy during the 1980s boom, the Holy City Zoo. For over seventy years, these iconic venues and others fostered talent like Ali Wong, Moshe Kasher and the Smothers Brothers, introducing them to local crowds and the world beyond. Join comedians Nina G and OJ Patterson on a hilarious and thoughtful tour through the history of Bay Area comedy.
Screw Everyone
Author: Ophira Eisenberg
Publisher: Seal Press
ISBN: 1580054390
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The stand-up comedian describes her fear of commitment and long-term relationships, recounting her humorous dating experiences and her meeting with her future husband, who changes her mind about marriage.
Publisher: Seal Press
ISBN: 1580054390
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The stand-up comedian describes her fear of commitment and long-term relationships, recounting her humorous dating experiences and her meeting with her future husband, who changes her mind about marriage.
Framing Jewish Culture
Author: Simon J. Bronner
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
ISBN: 180085742X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
Modernity offers people choices about who they want to be and how they want to appear to others. The way in which Jews choose to frame their identity establishes the dynamic of their social relations with other Jews and non-Jews - a dynamic complicated by how non-Jews position the boundaries around what and who they define as Jewish. This book uncovers these processes, historically, as well as in contemporary behavior, and finds explanations for the various manifestations, in feeling and action, of 'being Jewish.' Boundaries and borders raise fundamental questions about the difference between Jews and non-Jews. At root, the question is how 'Jewish' is understood in social situations where people recognize or construct boundaries between their own identity and those of others. The question is important because this is by definition the point at which the lines of demarcation between Jews and non-Jews, and between different groupings of Jews, are negotiated. Collectively, the contributors to the book expand our understanding of the social dynamics of framing Jewish identity. The book opens with an introduction that locates the issues raised by the contributors in terms of the scholarly traditions from which they have evolved. Part I presents four essays dealing with the construction and maintenance of boundaries - two by scholars showing how boundaries come to be etched on an ethnic landscape and two by activists who question and adjust distinctions among neighbors. Part II focuses on expressive means of conveying identity and memory, while, in Part III, the discussion turns to museum exhibitions and festive performances as locations for the negotiation of identity in the public sphere. A lively discussion forum concludes the book with a consideration of the paradoxes of Jewish heritage revival in Poland, and the perception of that revival by Jews and non-Jews. *** ..".these essays help us understand the social dynamics of Jewish identity and how identity is constructed in modern life." -- AJL Reviews, February/March 2015 (Series: Jewish Cultural Studies - Vol. 4) [Subject: Jewish Studies, Cultural Studies]
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
ISBN: 180085742X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 437
Book Description
Modernity offers people choices about who they want to be and how they want to appear to others. The way in which Jews choose to frame their identity establishes the dynamic of their social relations with other Jews and non-Jews - a dynamic complicated by how non-Jews position the boundaries around what and who they define as Jewish. This book uncovers these processes, historically, as well as in contemporary behavior, and finds explanations for the various manifestations, in feeling and action, of 'being Jewish.' Boundaries and borders raise fundamental questions about the difference between Jews and non-Jews. At root, the question is how 'Jewish' is understood in social situations where people recognize or construct boundaries between their own identity and those of others. The question is important because this is by definition the point at which the lines of demarcation between Jews and non-Jews, and between different groupings of Jews, are negotiated. Collectively, the contributors to the book expand our understanding of the social dynamics of framing Jewish identity. The book opens with an introduction that locates the issues raised by the contributors in terms of the scholarly traditions from which they have evolved. Part I presents four essays dealing with the construction and maintenance of boundaries - two by scholars showing how boundaries come to be etched on an ethnic landscape and two by activists who question and adjust distinctions among neighbors. Part II focuses on expressive means of conveying identity and memory, while, in Part III, the discussion turns to museum exhibitions and festive performances as locations for the negotiation of identity in the public sphere. A lively discussion forum concludes the book with a consideration of the paradoxes of Jewish heritage revival in Poland, and the perception of that revival by Jews and non-Jews. *** ..".these essays help us understand the social dynamics of Jewish identity and how identity is constructed in modern life." -- AJL Reviews, February/March 2015 (Series: Jewish Cultural Studies - Vol. 4) [Subject: Jewish Studies, Cultural Studies]