A branch of Shir Hadash...'Bringing Jews closer to Judaism, to one another & to Israel.'
Jewish Education Through Humor... JHP Jewish Humor Project Working with Jewish organizations and through our own initiatives, our mission is to add more life and color to the Torah lifestyle through funny and to educate through laughter. Torah is truth, so comedy must be for it to be truly funny. Comedic expression will help add more color to the already colorful life of the religious Jew, as well as for those that are longing to connect with the community and Israel. And we are here to help your community!!! Always respectful of Torah, yet edgy. We do not shy away from touchy subject matter, as we believe that truth and comedy is how people can see the beauty of our tradition, even in the hardest of times. We are out to touch the soul, and hit the gut of the people, because that is where laughter comes from.
with that in mind...we will be PRODUCING LIFE FILLED JEWISH HUMOR and EDUCATIONAL CONTENT PERFORMING COMEDY & OFFERING ACTIVITIES and SERVICES TO COMMUNITIES FOR OUR FIRST EDUCATIONAL JEWISH LIVING PROJECTS focusing on web development and real person community service and projects SEE BELOW
Jewish Comedy How To Videos 'Education with Rabbi David' will be available to all.
Jewish Sketch Comedy scenes will be developed for Youtube as well.
(the video medium is important to our mission...will also have space for stand-up comedy on Jewish topics)
Jewish Humor Show 'The Honest Rabbi' dealing with modern and ancient issues, Jewish law, customs...
Show also done in Hebrew חמשת אלפים ומשהו.
(Radio programs are an immediate way of connecting with the people through intimate spoken humorous discussion, and shows will have clips on Youtube as well)
The Jewish Joke Project- a dedication project to the Jewish Joke. Short videos on Youtube and a film, to codify the Jewish Joke (possibly a written play as well for all children to perform). A tribute Video project to encapsulate the Jewish Joke tellers and those who represent the beautiful Jewish generations proceeding the Geula, leading us into the next generation.
(there are other film and Youtube projects to be shared in time. As all is do to funding, as well as creation of new projects)
Torah Open Mic, worldwide community learning and sharing initiative. Must be Torah related (videotaped if during the week). Good bits are posted and we will have a page for international videos as well- to be sent and posted from all communities- this will hopefully help to link Jewish people as well...We will also host stand-up COMEDY SHOWS for groups in Israel and around the world, for them to take part in the Jewish and Zionist narrative.
Jewish Humor Books. Not enough Jewish humor writings out there about tradition. Here we support the authors...Will also create Jewish Humor Book Festivals & Presentations, and help authors tour. This part of our site will be open to many different authors, for you to have access to quality Jewish funny.
(Books, such as 'The Dictionary of Jewish' may also be made into an App, for easy access...in app form, we will add to the words and phrases weekly)
Articles & Blogs (along with the Radio shows, there will be weekly updates)...Tips on Basic Jewish Living, along with lists of how to's. There will be organized articles on topics that the humorists submit. Blogging Jewish Comedy Thought- Comedic & Lovable Stories of Jewish Life and Inspiration...Cartoon section...Maurice’s Old Jewish Joke Findings
COMMUNITY Youth and community programs that bring the funny aspect of communities out, such as the Shul Game Show..We travel to Jewish communities to bring a fun and comedic Shabbat for them...Education seminar on comedy for rabbis...Comix and speakers bureau- comedians connected with us have a keen understanding of Judaism- with the goal of helping Jewish communal events in need, we consult with communities to help make their programs entertaining. We consult with the event organizers and MCs (this includes joke writing, if requested) HELP WITH SHULS & FUNDRAISERS... Greater Community Events may include the International Festival of Jewish Humor & Annual Jewish Roast…Weekend Comedy Retreats
Comic-N-Residence- Travel to Jewish communities to bring a fun and comedic Shabbat for them...also running classes and performing Jewish funny. Bringing the Jewish Humor Project, live to your community.
There are many projects ready to be kicked off...To participate, donate, and help kick off the project, please contact david@israelcomedy.com