Modi, I’m still getting a chuckle recalling what you brought to us at the Chabad for the 26th anniversary Good to connect with you,Yn Ps I’m the women who shared I just lost my husband and I really needed help to laugh again..thank you so much for sharing your gift of humor💖
In this documentary it seems the older generation of comics at the beginning were uncomfortable associating their humor with being Jewish. The next generation seemed much more comfortable with it and even embraced it.
@Eerimen Bzej it is true, however only for certain dialects. Mainly in the Hungarian/Romanian dialect. Modi was using the polish dialect. I personally grew up using the Lithuanian/Russian dialect, however I have cousins who use other dialects, so i was easily able to understand Modi. The polish dialect was the majority used dialect in the USA/Canada and anyone else basically merged into their way of speaking. This was the mainly non religious jew, however regarding the religious jews, it played out a bit differently. Among all but one Chassidic sect the Hungarian Romanian accent dominanted. The sole Chassidic sect from outside of that region who stayed with their own dialect is Chabad Lubavitch who together with non chassidic Jewry speak with the Lithuanian Russian accent. It is important to note that there are not really different dialects, rather different accents
It's here on RUclips, free of charge. Beautiful movie, one which really boils down to the propositions that a) the history of American humor of the 20th century is Jewish (correct), and b) that style is being lost because it came from Jewish immigrants to the US. Comedian David Steinberg says in this movie that what created Jewish comedy is oppression, and what kills it is assimilation.
My controversial opinion is that Jews are still the best at producing entertainment. To me, it’s kinda like how I think pizza from authentic Italian restaurants taste better. In my eyes, it’s a cultural thing. Yes, anybody can make a pizza. You cannot anybody to have a have a deep understanding, respect, and connection to the culture and history behind Italian cuisine the same way an Italian might.
Modi is great! By the way, Golda once said, “We’re a small people, but remarkably hard to take!”
😂😂😂😂
Best people I ever worked with were Jewish. A joy to get up in the morning & meet with fellow intelligent beings to earn a living.
Being a Jew isn't just a religion though is it? Jews know exactly who they are...they just have to tell everyone and I love to listen.
All the inflections of a Chosid when he plays that role so well
Bro, I don’t know how I got to this video but that made me cry laughing
Such Handsome and Talented Actor. I hope He makes Millions and makes Us Laugh. This is What We Need Now The Most.He is so Handsome to look at.
Modi, I’m still getting a chuckle recalling what you brought to us at the Chabad for the 26th anniversary Good to connect with you,Yn Ps I’m the women who shared I just lost my husband and I really needed help to laugh again..thank you so much for sharing your gift of humor💖
In this documentary it seems the older generation of comics at the beginning were uncomfortable associating their humor with being Jewish. The next generation seemed much more comfortable with it and even embraced it.
5 years later and SO DAMN MANY Christians are yelling as loudly as possible
"oh sit in the dark..."
Modi is one handsome dude.
Shouldn't have given him the potato. 🤣
Very funny. Loved the kataffle story.
It's sad to hear a comment like from David Brenner but MODI IS THE BEST!!!
I love when he does Joely!!
This whole documentary is mint
I am having a crush on this guy.
Me too
Join the club. He's married though:(
The potato story is funny and scary at this same time, We should laugh at the guy but make sure others should not laugh from us when we grow old....
Awesome!
Modi tells this story in Yiddish so well, I want to really believe he didn’t make it up but my Litvish skepticism gets in the way!
His Yiddish is accurate. I spoke Yiddish growing up.
@Eerimen Bzej it is true, however only for certain dialects. Mainly in the Hungarian/Romanian dialect. Modi was using the polish dialect. I personally grew up using the Lithuanian/Russian dialect, however I have cousins who use other dialects, so i was easily able to understand Modi. The polish dialect was the majority used dialect in the USA/Canada and anyone else basically merged into their way of speaking. This was the mainly non religious jew, however regarding the religious jews, it played out a bit differently. Among all but one Chassidic sect the Hungarian Romanian accent dominanted. The sole Chassidic sect from outside of that region who stayed with their own dialect is Chabad Lubavitch who together with non chassidic Jewry speak with the Lithuanian Russian accent. It is important to note that there are not really different dialects, rather different accents
I could laugh about your red string all day long MoDi
Brilliantly funny!
👍
Modi sounds like Billy Connolly
if i'd known then what i know now ... well what can you do ??
❤
Too darn funny
איפה אפשר לראות את זה ?!
It's here on RUclips, free of charge. Beautiful movie, one which really boils down to the propositions that a) the history of American humor of the 20th century is Jewish (correct), and b) that style is being lost because it came from Jewish immigrants to the US. Comedian David Steinberg says in this movie that what created Jewish comedy is oppression, and what kills it is assimilation.
love
In This World some guys have a lot of artofeln,and some dont … That has to be changed!…😡
Ha ha ha ha
Modi is funny but Jewish life is funnier
To me nova lox is Jewish
i like jewish comedians who dont rely on their identity as a crutch in order to be funny.
@Eerimen Bzej lol "to find out who rules over you, first find out who you're not allowed to criticse"
For me that's the best
My controversial opinion is that Jews are still the best at producing entertainment. To me, it’s kinda like how I think pizza from authentic Italian restaurants taste better.
In my eyes, it’s a cultural thing. Yes, anybody can make a pizza. You cannot anybody to have a have a deep understanding, respect, and connection to the culture and history behind Italian cuisine the same way an Italian might.
Every comedian pull from their cultural experience. Alan King, Woody Allen, Jack Carter...