Just the Jew of Us

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It’s like Jewish 101, for Jews and non-Jews alike! Sometimes off-topic, always informative. Hosted by two friends with a hunger for knowledge... and matzah ball soup.

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  • Apr 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 24m AVG DURATION
  • 11 EPISODES


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#10 – The Passover Seder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 26:27


…aka The Ten Plagues but Mainly CoronavirusIn a loose and lighthearted return, Ross and Elyssa try to explain some of the basic symbols surrounding Passover and then dive into each step of the Seder itself!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Ask us your questions, and stay curious!Brought to you by Tribe 12.

#9 – Tattoos

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 22:51


…aka an Ink-plotz TestRoss and Elyssa trace the origins of why it’s ~allegedly~ forbidden for Jewish people to get tattoos. Between rabbinical commentaries and post-WWII sentiment, there’s not a clear and consistent answer.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Ask us your questions, and stay curious!Brought to you by Tribe 12.

#8 – Jews & Comedy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 25:54


...aka Make ‘Em fa-Laugh-felRoss and special guest [Andrew Davies] (https://www.thebibleplayers.com/) look at the history of the Jewish connection to comedy and the unique quirks that go along with it. Watch out for some serious Jewish comedy legend name drops!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Ask us your questions, and stay curious!Brought to you by Tribe 12.

#7 – Jewish Geography

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 27:05


…aka Six Degrees of Turkey BaconRoss and Elyssa explore the links between Jewish people around the world, the history of connecting people through relationships, and how this practice in the Jewish community can unintentionally isolate and be discriminatory. Note: as two white Americans Jews, we did our best to do research and discuss this topically thoughtfully and with self-awareness. We welcome your comments and thoughts, so reach out to us via any of the methods below or jewofus@gmail.com!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Ask us your questions, and stay curious!Brought to you by Tribe 12.

#6 – Summer Camp

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 24:03


...aka Some Like It Hot and HumidRoss and Elyssa trace how and why summer camps are such a Jewish phenomenon! From being a camp that happened to have Jews to building entire “franchises” of Jewish-leaning camps, it’s now as American a tradition as apple pie.Plus, learn about Ross and Elyssa’s experiences in the camping world!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Ask us your questions, and stay curious!

#5 – Manischewitz

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 26:56


...aka The Original Matzah BallerRoss and Elyssa go over the history of one of the most famous names in American Jewish food at your local supermarket! From his humble beginnings to his connection to the California Gold Rush, we take a big bite out of this Jewish Willy Wonka.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Ask us your questions, and stay curious!Brought to you by Tribe 12.

#4 – Wondering Jew: Different Jewish Flavors (Diaspora)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 28:22


...aka 23 and MizrahiRoss and special guest Danielle Selber (Tribe 12's matchmaker) explore the different ethnicities and regional differences that make up Judaism, from the Europeans to North Africans and everything in between.And hey, learn about why some Jews can eat corn on Passover!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Ask us your questions, and stay curious!Brought to you by Tribe 12.

#3 – Conversion

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 27:29


…aka One of us! One of us!Ross and Elyssa explore how and why folks join the Jewish community, different denominations’ requirements, and “Jewish court.”Note: this one gets a bit off-topic, folks!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Ask us your questions, and stay curious!Brought to you by Tribe 12.

#2 – Jewish Women in Television

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 27:00


...aka the Goldbergs (not those ones).Ross and Elyssa explore the history of how Jews are portrayed on TV, where stereotypes might’ve come from, and the origin of the “Jewish American princess.”Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Ask us your questions, and stay curious!Brought to you by Tribe 12.

#1 – Kosher

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 34:21


…aka Land of Milk (and Meat) & Honey. Ross and Elyssa tell you everything you’ve wanted to know about kosher food, from what foods are “fit for Jewish consumption” to what exactly is kosher salt. CW: slaughterhouse practices, death Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Ask us your questions, and stay curious!Brought to you by Tribe 12.

Introducing... Just the Jew of Us

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 1:43


...aka Nice to Meet Jew.Just the Jew of Us premieres on October 4th, 2019. Be sure to subscribe, so you don't miss an episode!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Ask us your questions, and stay curious!Brought to you by Tribe 12.

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