Videos

“Mikvah: Splish Splash Is It a Jewish Bath?” Ep. 6, Season 2

What is a mikvah? Who goes to it and why?

Posted 7 August 2012 in Relationships, Videos, Women | Comments (8) »

Jew in the City: Freeda Wigs Makeover Edition

Jew in the City gets ambushed by Freeda Wigs! It’s the world’s first sheitel makeover! (Video is meant for women.)

Posted 18 January 2012 in Videos, Women | Comments (6) »

“Science vs. Religion: Mayim Bialik and the OTHER Big Bang Theory” Ep. 4, Season 2

Actress Mayim Bialik asks Jew in the City how she can reconcile the science she’s studied with the Jewish beliefs she holds dear.

Posted 31 October 2011 in Myths, Videos | Comments (7) »

The Apple iDip (Happy New Year!)

Disclaimer: Jew in the City is not responsible for what your kid might do to your iPhone if he or she watches this.

Posted 20 September 2011 in Holidays, Videos | Comment (1) »

“Shabbat: The Rest of the Story,” Ep. 3, Season 2

What does it mean to “rest” on Shabbat? And what exactly do you do on a day of rest? Watch this video to find out.

Posted 30 March 2011 in Sabbath/Shabbos, Videos | Comments (5) »

“Is Birth Control Kosher for Orthodox Jews?” Ep.2, Season 2

Why do Orthodox Jews have so many kids? Is birth control ever allowed? Watch this video to find out.

Posted 4 October 2010 in Myths, Relationships, Videos, Women | Comments (20) »

“The Jewish Secret to Financial Freedom,” Ep. 1, Season 2

Feeling out of control with the current recession? Watch this video to learn the Jewish secret to financial freedom.

Posted 22 March 2010 in Holidays, Inspiration, Videos | Comments (5) »

Jew in the City Season One Bloopers

Some funny outtakes from Season One (in case you thought Orthodox Jews were always serious).

Posted 14 January 2010 in Myths, Videos | Comments (0)

"The Jewish Afterlife," Episode 7

Does Judaism believe in an afterlife? Watch this video to find out.

Posted 14 October 2009 in Death, Videos | Comments (11) »

"Mayim Bialik/Blossom Asks: Are Orthodox Jews Sexist?" Episode 6

Mayim Bialik guest stars on a very special Jew in the City and wants to know: Are Orthodox Jews sexist? Watch this video to find out.

Posted 14 July 2009 in Videos, Women | Comments (12) »

"Jewish Women…Dirrty?" Episode 5

Do Orthodox Jews consider women dirty during their monthly cycle? Watch this video to find out.

Posted 26 February 2009 in Relationships, Videos, Women | Comments (4) »

"A Kosher Konundrum," Episode 4

Is kosher food healthier than non-kosher food? Is it blessed by a rabbi? Watch this video to find out.

Posted 26 January 2009 in Kosher, Videos | Comments (4) »

"The Hole Truth," Episode 3

Is it true what people say about Orthodox Jews and the hole in the sheet? Watch this video to find out.

Posted 9 December 2008 in Myths, Videos | Comments (7) »

"Fear No Evil," Episode 2

Watch this video to learn what to tell a worrying mother. (Or yourself).

Posted 1 November 2008 in Videos | Comments (5) »

“What to Wear on My Hair?” Episode 1

Why do Orthodox Jewish women cover their hair? Watch this videoto hear a different perspective.

Posted 1 October 2008 in Videos | Comments (4) »