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YidLife Crisis
Registrace 17. 08. 2014
Jamie Elman & Eli Batalion are entertainers (and closeted Jewish educators) from Montreal with combined credits spanning 20 years of theater, music, television and film - from starring in Mad Men, House MD and Curb Your Enthusiasm to writing, directing and producing short and feature films appearing at the Sundance, Toronto, Berlin and SXSW film festivals.
Their unique friendship spawned an irreverent tribute to the Yiddish language, culture and comedic tradition they were reared on. Calling it “YidLife Crisis,” they hatched the world’s first Yiddish sitcom, exploring religious and cultural identity in a decidedly modern multicultural world. Its popularity has led to multiple video and written projects, international press, multiple awards and over 3 million online views. Their ‘comedy peacekeeping’ keeps them working with celebrities and academics alike as they tour their live shtick around the globe.
For live shows/touring/screenings/kvetching/kvelling: info@yidlifecrisis.com
Their unique friendship spawned an irreverent tribute to the Yiddish language, culture and comedic tradition they were reared on. Calling it “YidLife Crisis,” they hatched the world’s first Yiddish sitcom, exploring religious and cultural identity in a decidedly modern multicultural world. Its popularity has led to multiple video and written projects, international press, multiple awards and over 3 million online views. Their ‘comedy peacekeeping’ keeps them working with celebrities and academics alike as they tour their live shtick around the globe.
For live shows/touring/screenings/kvetching/kvelling: info@yidlifecrisis.com
YidLife Crisis: A Clôser Luc
RECORDED LIVE at City Hall, August 17, 2022
We did a deep dive tribute* to our heymshtetl of Côte Saint-Luc, Quebec, and the citizens rejoiced!
Videos shot and edited by Ezra Soiferman @ezrasoiferman
Featuring Marika @marikaviolin
Presented by the Conseil des Arts de Montréal
Special thanks to the citizens and staff of the City of CSL
* "Tribute" ie Roast n Toast of CSL - aka our CSL BBQ
#cotestluc #montreal #jewishmontreal #jewish #yiddish
We did a deep dive tribute* to our heymshtetl of Côte Saint-Luc, Quebec, and the citizens rejoiced!
Videos shot and edited by Ezra Soiferman @ezrasoiferman
Featuring Marika @marikaviolin
Presented by the Conseil des Arts de Montréal
Special thanks to the citizens and staff of the City of CSL
* "Tribute" ie Roast n Toast of CSL - aka our CSL BBQ
#cotestluc #montreal #jewishmontreal #jewish #yiddish
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YidLife Crisis' "Yingl Belz" in CHINESE! 《犹到中年》
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[CHINESE BELOW] It's finally time for... 《犹到中年》! We're excited to share that we worked with the wonderful YANG Meng 杨梦 at Peking University who worked with the students of her "Yiddish and Jewish Culture" class to create CHINESE subtitles for our (self-proclaimed) Xmas classic YINGL BELZ. On Bilibili: www.bilibili.com/video/BV1g84y1x7KE/ 《犹到中年》是多次获得国际大奖的犹太意第绪语系列喜剧,其中《犹到中年之麟儿响叮当》发生在海外中餐馆的圣诞夜。剧中对...
YidLife Goes to Church (excerpt from "A Clôser Luc")
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In this excerpt from "A Clôser Luc," our live love letter to our home suburb Côte Saint-Luc, YidLife fulfills its Rosh Hashana Jew Year's resolution: to visit its neighbours in its very own backyard. Watch the full performance at www.yidlifecrisis.com/whatsnu/2022/8/19/watch-a-clser-luc-live-at-city-hall Filmed, directed & edited by Ezra Soiferman Location sound by Ryan Stick Music by Socalled ...
CHEWDAISM on DVD - finally! (CCTV footage)
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Our award-winning Jewdie (Jewish-Foodie™) noshumentary CHEWDAISM: A TASTE OF JEWISH MONTREAL is available on DVD (and streaming). www.yidlifecrisis.com/merch/chewdaismdvd #jewish #jewishfood #montreal #montrealfood #montrealcomedy #jewishhistory
Peysakh Greeting '22
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We don't judge. Jew do you! Chag Sameach, a freylikhn Peysakh alemen. Our Passover episode "Coming Out of Bondage": czcams.com/video/On9ktkTGFmQ/video.html Our 4 Questions of Passover: czcams.com/video/D29Fqhux6wk/video.html 🎸🎵 Our PASSOVER Things 🎹🎼: czcams.com/video/dC0Cm5p2Rl4/video.html The ganze zakh - YidLifeCrisis.com
PWYC for CHEWDAISM/A CALL TO MONTREAL
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Hi friends - this pandemic shtus ain't over. Drop by yidlifecrisis.com/support-us and any amount donated gets you TWO hours worth of shtik not streaming anywhere! Hang in there, Montrealers, Canadians, and the rest of you Crisisians out there, who would likely enjoy these even if you're not from our homeshtetl. Yours, Yids www.yidlifecrisis.com/support-us
Virtually Jewish Trailer
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Socially-distanced, thought-provoking shtick! Bring YidLife Crisis to your town... virtually. www.yidlifecrisis.com/contact info@yidlifecrisis.com
Our (Favourite) Passover Things
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Music by Rodgers and Hammerstein (Yids, 'natch) Lyrics by ??? (Internet?) Edited by Ryan Stick YidLife Crisis created by Eli Batalion & Jamie Elman YidLifeCrisis.com Follow @yidlifecrisis
ADARABLE feat. YidLife Crisis & Friends (full show)
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Featuring Howie Mandel, Lior Raz, Colin Mochrie, Elon Gold, David Broza and Toronto Mayor John Tory! YidLife Crisis and JNF Canada present: ADARABLE Based on JNF Canada's Negev Dinners, ADARABLE is a special presentation in honour of the festive Jewish month of Adar and a world in quarantine. Enjoy! - Chaimie & Leizer This year's Negev Events were in honour of frontline workers in Canada and Is...
The Double Date - Special Anniversary edition
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In honour of our 5th Anniversary with @MayimBialik we present a new black & white version of "The Double Date," with behind-the-scenes pics and outtakes at the end. Hugs n' knishes - chaimie & leizer Follow @yidlifecrisis YidLifeCrisis.com ✡️ Created by Eli Batalion & Jamie Elman
ADARABLE feat. HOWIE MANDEL and DAVID BROZA and YidLife Crisis (5/5)
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Featuring Howie Mandel, Lior Raz, Colin Mochrie, Elon Gold, David Broza and Toronto Mayor John Tory! YidLife Crisis and JNF Canada present: ADARABLE Based on JNF Canada's Negev Dinners, ADARABLE is a special presentation in honour of the festive Jewish month of Adar and a world in quarantine. Enjoy! - Chaimie & Leizer This year's Negev Events were in honour of frontline workers in Canada and Is...
ADARABLE feat. Toronto Mayor JOHN TORY and YidLife Crisis (4/5)
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Featuring Howie Mandel, Lior Raz, Colin Mochrie, Elon Gold, David Broza and Toronto Mayor John Tory! YidLife Crisis and JNF Canada present: ADARABLE Based on JNF Canada's Negev Dinners, ADARABLE is a special presentation in honour of the festive Jewish month of Adar and a world in quarantine. Enjoy! - Chaimie & Leizer This year's Negev Events were in honour of frontline workers in Canada and Is...
ADARABLE feat. LIOR RAZ & COLIN MOCHRIE and YidLife Crisis (3/5)
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Featuring Howie Mandel, Lior Raz, Colin Mochrie, Elon Gold, David Broza and Toronto Mayor John Tory! YidLife Crisis and JNF Canada present: ADARABLE Based on JNF Canada's Negev Dinners, ADARABLE is a special presentation in honour of the festive Jewish month of Adar and a world in quarantine. Enjoy! - Chaimie & Leizer This year's Negev Events were in honour of frontline workers in Canada and Is...
ADARABLE feat. ELON GOLD and YidLife Crisis (2/5)
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Featuring Howie Mandel, Lior Raz, Colin Mochrie, Elon Gold, David Broza and Toronto Mayor John Tory! YidLife Crisis and JNF Canada present: ADARABLE Based on JNF Canada's Negev Dinners, ADARABLE is a special presentation in honour of the festive Jewish month of Adar and a world in quarantine. Enjoy! - Chaimie & Leizer This year's Negev Events were in honour of frontline workers in Canada and Is...
ADARABLE feat. YidLife Crisis & Friends (1/5)
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ADARABLE feat. YidLife Crisis & Friends (1/5)
A CHANUKIAH-SIDE CHAT w YidLife Crisis
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A CHANUKIAH-SIDE CHAT w YidLife Crisis
Chaimie Had A Little Dreydl, Hanukah '96
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Chaimie Had A Little Dreydl, Hanukah '96
L'chaim, Temple! A YidLife Sing-A-Long
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L'chaim, Temple! A YidLife Sing-A-Long
Passover greetings from Chaimie, Leizer and lil' Moishe Rabbeinu
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Passover greetings from Chaimie, Leizer and lil' Moishe Rabbeinu
The YidLife Crisis Guide to (C)han(n)uk(k)a(h)
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The YidLife Crisis Guide to (C)han(n)uk(k)a(h)
Behind the Scenes of... "An ANTICEMENTISH Episode"
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Behind the Scenes of... "An ANTICEMENTISH Episode"
An ANTICEMENTISH Episode (YidLife Crisis S3E4)
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An ANTICEMENTISH Episode (YidLife Crisis S3E4)
CHEWDAISM: MORDRE DANS LE MONTRÉAL JUIF (Bande-annonce)
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CHEWDAISM: MORDRE DANS LE MONTRÉAL JUIF (Bande-annonce)
The Four Questions of Passover (According to YidLife Crisis)
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The Four Questions of Passover (According to YidLife Crisis)
JEWISH GENERAL HOSPITAL (YidLife Crisis S3E3)
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JEWISH GENERAL HOSPITAL (YidLife Crisis S3E3)
Having a sexy Jewish woman speak Yiddish to me while I’m naked with her would make me put my clothes back on and leave.
Martinez Sharon Hall Jason Johnson Brian
Lewis Daniel Rodriguez Kimberly Clark Sarah
Clark Sandra Smith Linda Smith Mary
This is like a episode of Larry David
Saganaki is an experience! In Metro Detroit, we don't really do American diners; our equivalent is the Greek-American Coney Island, and whenever I meet someone new to the state I have to take them to Leo's or Little Daddy's for some flaming cheese!
Still can't believe Jamie Elman didn't have any knowledge of Yiddish.
Oh my… I get sympathy pain from watching this, and I’m a girl!! 😂😂😂 Love these videos ❤❤❤❤
So gratifying to have atheism so strongly represented. Finally, to feel included. Also, very nice portrayal of men turned to quivering bowls of puppy dog saliva in the presence of a strong, intelligent (normal?) woman. ! זײער שײן
The woman at far right in red dress looks like a $5000 escort.
At 0:58. Looks like two future grumpy old men who will sit in a Jewish deli and complain about the soup.
Oy so cringe. Do you not have a Yiddish editor?
Judaism has evolved and changed....away from its core tenets in the Tanach...Im surprised Hashem hasnt dropped Sanai on these people
Lol sitting with your spouse is ok hahahah
Dating Howard!
The best video they made. 😮
Haven’t watched these in years. This is comedy gold!!’ 😂😍😍
I feel like a been run through some various kind examination. Physical and Psychological that needs instant results that varies from time to time!
So he converted from Hinduism to Judaism ❤
Thanks!-This Makes Me-Laugh Again!-With A Two Hanukkah Memorah's-In The Background-Brilliant!-Raymond "Mike" Hong!&(I'm Jewish&A Descendant Of The Ming Emperors-Who Let The Jews-Imigrate-To China!&Had To Marry A Jewish Woman-In Return-For Their Kindness&Generosity!-Mike!)😎👍!!!!!!!!!
As an American who lived six years in Zurich, I understand just about all the French and can piece together about 80% of the Yiddish. Great stuff. I watched this when it first came out and swing by for a rerun every year or so.
We love a repeat viewer! Sh'koyakh, merci
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That was so weird - priceless! I'm not even Jewish but I love your humour.
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And I just love Moishe Osher's Z''L version of Had Gadya! Wonderful touch!
Are you making any more of these? We need humour at this time. Please make some more!
So funny and very touching
My favorite line is at the end, when Leizer says “what would Freud say, huh?” Christina says “who?” And then Leizer says in Yiddish “you really like them JUNG, Huh?”
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Finally
I think my mayim bialik is wonderful at anything she does she's a wonderful show host for jeopardy she's wonderful in cooking shows and she s wonderful in movies 🎥 I'm happy that I have all kinds of ways to see her i really miss her so much I don't have any movies or books about her she plays Stephanie on the flight before Christmas and Amy Farrah fowler on the big bang theory I'm very proud of her for surviving a very bad heart attack and for hanging in there and not leaving me id feel so lost and lonely without her I really really like her alote what a beautiful lady Amanda Miller Rockledge Florida
Man.... I say this with so much love. You guys are jackasses. This is hillarious.
My mother has a tendency for knives. I never let her pack my bags. Also, I take great care if I borrow luggage. This might just be a “me” thing.
This is very fascinating as a German speaker. I understand completely except for when they use Hebrew words.
I had tears running down my face. I haven't laughed so hard in months. Sent this to a Jewish surgeon friend of mine. I know he'll love it!
You guys are awesome!
Hilarious!!
The punchline is an old Jewish joke! I laugh because I read it in a Jewish Jokes book by Leo Rosten. I think. I probably was 10 years old and I chuckled by the Chinese restaurant owner explained to the Yiddish man. I’m 55 years old. .
Holy shit, I'm getting old! It's the 23rd of December, 2023 and I'm watching this for the umpteenth time in the week before Christmas. And guess what I'm going to do tomorrow night? That's right, have dinner with my Jewish friends at Canton Dragon! Yasher koach, guys; love all your work. (well, most of it, anyway.....)
Delightful! Thank you, guys!
Tradition. That gets me every single time 😂
Montreal at its finest!!!
I love this segment, it really blasts through the ceiling
Happy birthday יאָשקע פּאַנדריק ! You’re the best!
Is that for real?מאַמע שטופּן? What a calque!
Well...that was odd...
This is AWFUL and profoundly NOT FUNNY. It also borders on the anti-semitic. Truly. Speaking in yiddish can't disguise the contempt that the makers of this video have for Torah Judaism. Anyone here who comments how much he likes this probably knows very little about true Judaism.
Makes me wonder how much she wrote her own lines.