February 26th, 2010 by Rocky Mountain Jew
1 Comment It’s that time of year again - spoofs, gags, jokes, all kinds of mischief. At the IJN we’ve published this week our annual Purim spoof, written by our very own “Over the Hill-El” - available for purchase along with our annual spring L’Chaim magazine by contacting Carol at (303) 861-2234 or carol@ijn.com.
Here on Rocky Mountain Jew we’ve collected links to Purim spoofs from across the globe.
- Backward An annual favorite. The venerable Daily Forward pokes fun at -among others - the Goldstone Report, Twitter and the Wandering Jew.
- Wolfman DDS Brought to you from the Shushan Channel, the same group behind last year’s Meshugene (Mad) Men spoof, this year’s video tells the story of a Jewish werewolf/dentist.
- Haman Rap A somewhat silly yet fun musical and video rendition of the Purim story.
- For those looking last-minute for a Hamantaschen recipe, check this one out from Gourmet magazine via epicurious. We found the proportions just right, and the use of Crisco versus butter results in a flakier dough.
Remember to visit our Community Calendar for Purim events across the Metro area. All holiday events are color-coded “purple” or search using the term “Purim”.
A happy and joyous Purim to one and all!
February 11th, 2010 by Shana Goldberg
Add a comment Rockies versus Alps. No, I’m not referring to the baseball team, but to two of the world’s most famous and beautiful mountain ranges. A brief excursion to the Engadine valley in southeast Switzerland got me wondering: which range is more spectacular?
This week saw me in Sils Maria, a small village close to the well-known and tourist hotspot St. Moritz but infinitely more peaceful and rejuvenating. It’s clear why Friedrich Neitzsche spent time here. For those looking for activity, Sils is also well-situated for skiing adventures and summertime hikes.
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February 5th, 2010 by Rocky Mountain Jew
Add a comment Rumblings of a most strange kind of being heard across Europe. Italy’s prime minister, the infamous Silvio Berlusconi, earlier this week called for Israel to join the European Union.
Is this just a somewhat crazy man’s fantasies, or is there some merit in his proposal?
In certain areas, such as sports competitions, Israel has always been classified as part of Europe. (Though this is due to rejection from its Arab neighbors rather than a sense of belonging to the European continent.) Many Israelis are European by descent; however upon arrival, most immigrants assimilated quickly into the burgeoning Israeli society without looking back. [More...]
