How could any good Jews live in New England, with the lobsters and the seafood, all the forbidden goodies that torture the fine upstanding faithful who try so hard to be in line with the Torah? These are the burning questions that keep the creatives of "Two Live Jews" up at night. From food issues to proper davening (praying in public by rocking and reciting Hebrew prayer text), the two men cover the whole gamut of cultural Judaism. "Your body should never be like a Norwegian Ski Jumper" quips Ed Crasnick, on the davening technique of his cohort, Marc Ostrick. "Shabbat Showboating," Tithing, Horseradish love, Traif foods and Tchotchkes (even properly warmed Pastrami) are some of the "Jew...
- 9/30/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Premiering on Jltv just in time for the High Holidays, comes "Two Live Jews," a half-hour comedy talk show that discusses the joys and struggles of being Jewish in today's modern world. The series, created and hosted by actor Ed Crasnick and filmmaker Marc Ostrick, takes a modern look at an ancient culture and religion. Together the two have devised a handy test to discern good Jews from bad Jews in a humorous checklist of observance and general Jewish knowledge. Segments include Good Jew/Bad Jew, Yiddish Words Of The Week and The Nu Review. Ed Crasnick is an Emmy winning writer and comedian, actor, producer/host. He has been on Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm, Late Night with Conan...
- 9/10/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Whether you.re mishpocheh or a stone cold Shiksa, everybody could use a bit of Yiddish High Holidays mirth. eGuiders hosts Marc Ostrick and Ed Crasnick will shepherd you through the valley. Two Live Jews is a "nu" comedy talk show about the joys and struggles of being Jewish in today's world. The series will premiere on Jltv (channel guide below) on Thursday, September 9th at 8pm Est & Pst. Set your DVR to series record and enjoy some Hebrew hijinks. Jltv Channel Guide: Directv: Channel 366 (all 50 states) Time Warner Cable:Los Angeles and Southern California - Channel 177Hudson Valley - Channel 137New York - Channel 120New Jersey - Channel 120San Antonio - Channel 491 Comcast:Florida - South...
- 8/20/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
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