I Hate Thanksgiving

Maybe I’m just a “fundamentalist” rabbi who’s lost his sense of fun, but when it comes to giving thanks, I don’t “get” it.

We don’t celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in my native country of England, and can you blame us? Imagine gathering around plates of mushy peas to express your gratitude for another year of record rainfall.

Being new around here, I looked up the history of Thanksgiving and now I’m more confused than ever. Those Pilgrims and their native neighbors first gathered around the table in 1565, in the month of September. Now that makes sense: celebrating a harvest festival during harvest time. (That’s what they still do up in Canada, by the way; their Thanksgiving always falls on the second Monday in October. This year that was also the first night of Sukkot, so that must have made it extra special.) Read more

Shtick Shift Launch Event

I would like to give a shout to all those who attended the Shtick Shift: Jewish Humor in the 21st Century launch with a book reading and signing at Barnes and Noble in Park Slope. If you live outside NYC, please check out the dates of my Shtick Shift tour because I could be in your state soon!

In the spirit of shameless self-promotion, Shtick Shift: Jewish Humor in the 21st Century is now available from my new Internet bookstore. The perfect gift if I may say!

Order your personalized autographed copies for only $15. Limited Offer for an extra $5, I will send you a copy of my first book, Up Up and Oy Vey. Two best-sellers for just $20 (Plus P+P) so be a mentsch and enjoy.

Art School Rabbi Episode 3

Rabbi Simcha.com is pleased to present the Art School Rabbi Comic, an on going satirical series about Rabbi Simcha’s life as campus chabad

In this third episode Rabbi Simcha learns all about Earth day. Please use the comments form below. We welcome all feedback and look forward to hearing your ideas for future storylines.

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Shtick Shift

Sarah Silverman’s shocking stand up. Judd Apatow’s foul mouthed morality plays. Sacha Baron Cohen’s provocative alter egos. This is definitely not your zayde’s Jewish comedy.

Even the once revolutionary, understated “Jew-ish” and “Israel-lite” flavor of Seinfeld has been
replaced by a brutal matter-of-factness that would make earlier generations cringe. Read more

Art School Rabbi Episode 2

Rabbi Simcha.com is pleased to present the Art School Rabbi Comic, an on going satirical series about Rabbi Simcha’s life as campus chabad.

In this second episode Rabbi Simcha brushes up on his marketing techniques. Please use the comments form below. We welcome all feedback and look forward to hearing your ideas for future storyline.

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