March 25, 2010 | 12:30 pm

Bush wipes his hands on Clinton [VIDEO]

Posted by Jay Firestone

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I think we’re all guilty of doing this at least once in our life.  But shouldn’t we show a little respect to the President?  Maybe W should consider adding a hanky to daily attire. 

And it’s also ironic that just as Bush wipes his hands clean on Clinton, Obama must wipe his hands clean of Bush.

Of course, if anything, this is just funny.

March 5, 2010 | 10:54 am

Shabbat morning workout with Richard Simmons and so much more

Posted by Jay Firestone

I can do it.  I have the confidence I need to lose those extra pounds.  I’m such a whore.

That, and 500 other things said by Richard Simmons at Birthright Israel Next’s Saturday morning workout two weeks ago.

It was my first experience with the famed physical fitness expert, though quite possibly not the last.

But seriously, what an event!

I can honestly admit that I had no idea of what to expect. 

I arrived in modest attire: an American flag bandana, training shorts (not too short) and a t-shirt.  I didn’t want to appear too bland, but had to show a little flash – it’s Richard freaking Simmons after all.

The group of about 35 joined about 30-40 regulars for a “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” workout.  Seriously, all of the music was from the sixties.

“It’s My Party and I’ll Cry if I Want to”
“My Boyfirend’s Back”
“Locomotion”

We packed Richard’s facility in Beverly Hills, practically pouring into the street, waiting for the session to begin. 

Richard, dressed in short blue shorts and sequence tank-top, reading “Go to Health,” had been meditating prior to our arrival.  After few hollers from the infamous trainer, we entered the aerobics room and the music immediately blasted. 

I admit, I’m a bit out-of-shape and initially had trouble keeping up the extremely fast-paced music.  I also struggled with the fact that I was actually moving and clapping to sixties music, while at a Richard Simmons class. 

My friends from college would surely have a field day with this. (But, then I remembered that I have done less masculine things before, namely my repressed obsession with American Idol.).

After the musically-inspired warm-up, the group grabbed a bunch of five-pound weights and started the intense workout, as Richard emotionally abused our confidence in that humorous, yet non-threatening manner he’s known for.

When the workout ended, Richard gave a heart-warming speech to the group about how we’re all amazing people and can do anything we want. 

And just when I thought I had seen everything, he lead the group in Shabbat Kiddush and HaMotzi, a unique experience for everyone.

Here’s a few things I took home from that morning.

1) Always look Richard directly in the eye when you talk with him.  He’ll call you out if you don’t.
2) Don’t cheat during the workout.  Crunches mean crunches.
3) Every parody of Richard Simmons is rooted in truth.  This guy is such a character.
4) Richard Simmons is not Jewish, but can do a mean Kiddush.
5) At 61-years-old, this awesome nut hasn’t lost a single step.

After the workout, I went home and watched a Stephen Seagal movie to reaffirm my sense of male dominance.

My favorite parody of Richard: SNL’s “The Little Richard Simmons Show” with Eddie Murphy

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February 24, 2010 | 1:34 pm

Videos from Jewlicious 6.0 (Matisyahu, Yuri Foreman, Kosha Dillz and Flex Mathews)

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Exclusive Interview with Matisyahu (filmed by Jay Firestone, edited by Melanie Reynard)

Yuri Foreman vs. Matisyahu (filmed by Jay Firestone, edited by Melanie Reynard)

Kosha Dillz and Flex Mathews freestyle (filmed by Jay Firestone, edited by Melanie Reynard)

Best of Jewlicious 6.0 (filmed by Jay Firestone, edited by Melanie Reynard)

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January 27, 2010 | 6:55 pm

40 YouTube Videos about Tu B’Shvat - Jewish Arbor Day

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Watch the rest of the them here.

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January 26, 2010 | 3:06 am

How to make Gribenes: the video recipe

Posted by Rob Eshman

Video by Adi Eshman

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December 16, 2009 | 6:01 pm

Israel Digital Diplomacy with Deputy Consul General of Israel in LA [LIVE BROADCAST]

Posted by Jay Firestone

[UPDATE]: This is a recording of live broadcast

Deputy Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles, Gil Artzyeli, will answer your questions in Spanish about Israel and the Middle East, live, on December 16th at 1 pm PST.

The event will be streamed live, at IsraelLA.org .You can submit your questions now via email to questions@israella.org , Facebook, o Twitter.

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December 14, 2009 | 6:29 pm

Dad prohibited from taking his baptized Jewish baby to church [VIDEO]

Posted by Jay Firestone

From CBSNews.com:

CHICAGO (CBS) ― A father has been hit with an unusual restraining order: Keep his daughter away from any religion that is not Jewish. After the girl’s parents split up, the father went to a Catholic church and had the girl baptized, CBS station WBBM-TV reports.

Joseph Reyes, 35, had his daughter baptized and sent his ex-wife a picture of the ceremony.

Read the full story about Joseph Reyes and his baptized Jewish daughter

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December 9, 2009 | 5:09 pm

The digital world rules in Smooth-E’s new music video for “Honikah Electronica” [VIDEO]

Posted by Ryan Torok

Read our complete coverage on “Honika Electronic” here

Smooth-E’s new music video for “Honikah Electronica” opens in high style. Clusters of Matrix­­-style computer text fall vertically like rain. It’s pretty cool. It looks exactly like how it did in the Wachowski brother’s 1999 sci-fi blockbuster about inhabiting a digital world, except for one thing: Smooth-E’s characters are Hebrew letters.

In the Matrix, Neo fights to bust out of the Matrix. In “Honikah Electronica,” Smooth-E is having all kinds of fun maneuvering around in the kitschy-low-budget, green-screened terrain of his digital world. Smooth-E’s grandma calls Smooth-E’s iPhone and tells him to hook up with her via the internet for a Hanukah celebration. Smooth-E doesn’t require much convincing. Before he can rap about his Facebook status update reading: “Honikah Electronica!” he’s surfing on a flying Menorah in outer space. The constellations are Jewish stars. Smooth-E avoids a meteor shower of matzah-balls like it’s nothing. He winds up on Mars with Lady Gaga. They freak-dance, spin dreidels and drink Manischevitz. He cooks latkes and exchanges presents with a blockhead robot on a disco space ship. Smooth-E is having a great time.

I had a great time watching the video. I’m not the only one. A lot of people are watching it. Very quickly the video is racking up loads of YouTube views. Only a few hours after it was posted last night, it had up over 500 views. Already this morning, that number more than doubled.

Will it surpass the viewership of “Hannukah Hey Ya!” one of Smooth-E’s biggest hits, which currently enjoys over 60,000 views? Will it be featured on YouTube? Stay tuned.

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December 4, 2009 | 7:30 pm

How to make Potato Latkes - A Chanukah Treat

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November 20, 2009 | 4:05 pm

Top 60 Jewish Ghetto Names

Posted by Jay Firestone

An apparent spoof on Top 60 Ghetto Black Names, this video reminds me just how lucky I am that my last name was changed from Feurstein (pronounced: foyer-shteen) to Firestone.  A side tidbit, the translation of Feurstein is both Firestone and Flintstone.  I think I lucked out (though I probably could’ve sued Hanna Barbera).

Enjoy this master parody from “TwoFarkingJews Productions.” 

VideoJew favorites:

#36: Synangogavitz
#32: Menachemchem
#29: Doctorlawyerstein
#21: Moneylendavitz

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November 10, 2009 | 6:01 pm

Time for Miracles, Time for Adam Lambert to save ‘2012’ [VIDEO]

Posted by Jay Firestone

Just when I thought the disaster flick, “2012” couldn’t get any more unappealing, they do something like this…

and TOTALLY REDEEM THEMSELVES.

In my mind, if you’re going to destroy God’s beautiful creations through over-the-top special effects, you better have a wicked soundtrack to accompany it.

Not sure what is more of a travesty though, the events that unfold in 2012 or the fact that Adam Lambert didn’t win American Idol.  Either way, we can all be glad that Lambert has come to rescue what seems like yet another sequel to Independence Day, Godzilla, The Day After Tomorrow, and 10000 BC. (Note: This movie will probably be just as fun and thrilling as all of those previously listed—they were all directed by Roland Emmerich.)

Here’s the synopsis from the official 2012 website:

Never before has a date in history been so significant to so many cultures, so many religions, scientists, and governments.  “2012” is an epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggles of the survivors.

Funny, isn’t that the same thing the Republicans said of Obama’s inauguration?

For your viewing and listening pleasure, Adam Lambert sings “Time for Miracles”

“2012”  opens Nov. 13

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October 29, 2009 | 2:25 pm

Two shot at North Hollywood syngogue, warnings issued to neighboring schools and synagogues [VIDEO]

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The Los Angeles Police Department has issued an alert to all Jewish day schools and synagogues after two men were shot early this morning in the parking lot of Adat Yeshurun Valley Sephardic synagogue.

The shooting took place at 6:18 am in the subterranean parking structure of the synagogue, located at 12405 Sylvan Street in North Hollywood. According to LAPD Deputy Chief Michel R. Moore, two shooters approached two men on their way into the synagogue for morning prayers.  The assailant fired the first shot, which struck one man in the leg, then fired a second shot.

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October 28, 2009 | 11:57 pm

New Moon Century Bike Ride [VIDEO]

Posted by Rebecca Steinberger

Video by Rebecca Steinberger

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October 21, 2009 | 3:09 am

Langer’s - The best deli in the world?

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October 9, 2009 | 5:13 pm

Seth Green Mugged

Posted by Jay Firestone

Is it that easy to mug a Jew these days?  Seth didn’t even put up a fight.  Of course, I probably wouldn’t either, considering I’m only about an inch or two taller than he is. 

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October 8, 2009 | 2:23 pm

Hip Hop Hoodios Time Square (1989) - new single

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From Youtube:

New video/single Times Square (1989) by the Latino-Jewish crew Hip Hop Hoodíos. The old school-flavored track is featured on the latest album Carne Masada: Quite Possibly the Very Best of Hip Hop Hoodíos (Jazzheads Records) and available on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic and fine indie record stores nationwide.

Directed by Lori Elberg. Co-Produced by Hip Hop Hoodíos. For more music, videos and info, please visit http://www.myspace.com/hiphophoodios.

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