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Right in time for Wednesday evening, the start of Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel's Independence Day, which commemorates the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948), your favorite Jewish a capella… group is back with an original song. Yup, we're talking about The Maccabeats. They produced an original song and video for "Megillat Ha'atzmaut,"composed by Jacob Spike Kraus, which draws lyrics from Israel's Proclamation of Independence. We're not going spoil the song for you. Check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6UcozPpJvs >> Read More

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Jewish Mom Pink Is Still F*cking Perfect Even When She Flubs Up

Melissa Henriquez

Among the many news stories that broke over the weekend, one that caught my eye for all the right reasons was Jewish singer, songwriter, and mom-of-two extraordinaire Pink forgetting the lyrics to… her 2006 hit song, “Who Knew.” She was performing her first of two sold-out Beautiful Trauma shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden last Wednesday evening. ICYMI, as the guitarist begins strumming, she pauses. "I forgot the words. Sh$%!" Then, like the pro she is, after a couple beats, some laughter and some words to… >> Read More

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The Greatest Passover Is Here and It’s a Song

Kveller Staff

It's that time of year. You know the one — when all the new, clever songs about Moses leading the Jewish people out of Egypt, sung to the tunes of pop songs, appear like buds on a warm spring… day. This time, the Jewish a capella group Y-Studs covered soundtrack hits from the movie The Greatest Showman. They reinvented it (in less than four minutes!) as a song called "The Greatest Passover." Of course. The group collaborated with award-winning musical producer and director of Pitch Perfect (and Pentatonix partner) Ed Boyer, and product sponsor, Manischewitz, to create Passover magic. We don't… >> Read More

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This ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Passover Parody Is a Must-Watch

Kveller Staff

Who doesn't love a good Larry David joke? Well, now the Jewish a capella group, Six13, made a Passover video that parodies David's famous (or is that infamous?) HBO show, Curb Your… Enthusiasm. "Curb Your Passover" impressively captures the series' characters (no small feat considering the general lack of costumes), jokes, and kvetchy vibe. There's even a kugel that's — you guessed it — prettay, prettay, prettay good. The Larry David wig is too much for us to handle — in the best way possible. Check it… >> Read More

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This ‘Game of Thrones’ Passover Parody Video Is Perfect

Kveller Staff

If you're a rabid Game of Thrones — and who isn't? — you're going to love this new Passover video by Jewish a capella group Six13. It's a total revamp of the GOT theme song, complete with a… Jon Snow lookalike and a Hodor who says "maror, maror." Whether you're a Stark or Bolton, a Targaryen or a Lannister, everyone should watch and listen to the clip below. And remember: Pesach is coming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ9M9d5k7uA&feature=youtu.be >> Read More

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