Jew-ish
What is being "Jewish"? What are Jews? What do Jews believe? What do Jews do? What's happening in those mysterious synagogues with all that weird language (it's Hebrew)?
Jew curious?
The thing about being Jewish is, you can't tell us apart by looking (well, not always), we often look the same, dress the same, work and play and eat right alongside our non-Jewish counterparts, and yet, as a teeny tiny minority--only 0.2% of the global population, and 2-3% of the U.S. population--plenty of people have probably never met a Jewish person, or if they did, they didn't even know it.
For as much as we share (and it's probably way more than you think), somehow, moving through the world as a Jew really is different. Everything looks different through a Jewish lens, even for those who aren't particularly religious, the ones who describe themselves as "Jew-ish."
But honestly, none of this is really that mysterious. And, if you're curious or confused, you can always just ask the internet--or, now you can also come here and check in with your new Jewish friend.
So, if you have questions about being Jewish, we're here to introduce, explain, ask alongside, and generally demystify Judaism for Members of the Tribe (Jews) and goyim (non-Jews) alike, exploring and showcasing the infinite ways there are to be Jewish.
Jew-ish
Still Jew-ish! Season 3 Trailer
Your Jewish friend is back!! Season 3 of Jew-ish has a whole new roster of stories and voices from all the usual and unusual suspects: Jews, non-Jews, former Jews, and the generally Jew-curious.
As usual, we'll tackle the questions you're not sure if you should ask, with our usual irreverence, humor, curiosity and deep thoughts.
Jew got questions? We got answers(or know someone who might)! Follow, subscribe and tell a friend!
Trying to get those last few dollars out the door for your 2025 charitable donations? Or maybe you just have a little extra this season, when so many don't have enough? There but for the grace of God go all of us, amirite? Well, if this is you, please consider giving to the Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington so they can continue making interest-free loans to community members in a bind--like myself. And thank you!
Hey, everyone. It's about that time. Season three of Jewish is coming at you. This season is packed with new voices and some old ones. And of course, answers to all the questions you didn't know if you should ask. As usual, we'll talk about all the things you're not supposed to. Religion, obviously. Sex, love, babies, money. There's a joke in there somewhere. And we'll do it all with our usual combination of irreverence, humor, inappropriate jokes, openness, curiosity, and deep thoughts. So join me, Hannah Gaber, and all your other new friends and get a little Jewish. Enjoy the back catalog while you wait and don't forget to hit follow to get every new episode when it's hot and fresh. Jewish is a Say More production.
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