HaYehudim Ba'im: A Collection of Sketches

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Nothing is off limits for this home-grown, Israeli satire—Israel, anti-semitism, the Torah, politics, and American Jews are all fair game. From legendary biblical figures to historical milestones, HaYehudim Ba’im offers satirical takes that are equal parts smart, controversial, thoughtful, and funny.

The sketches in this collection are divided into four thematic categories: State of Modern Israel, Religious/Secular, Social/Political, and Anti-Semitism. This resource provides suggested discussion questions and creative ways to integrate the show's style into your learning environment.

HaYehudim Ba’im (The Jews are Coming) is an Israeli satirical television series created by Asaf Beiser and Natalie Marcus. Episodes are comprised of sketches that range in content from Biblical stories to Jewish communities around the world, the Holocaust, Zionism, and modern Israeli politics and culture. The show’s cutting humor uses satire as a way to hold a mirror up to Israeli society and Jewish life, draw our attention to our “blind spots,” and present a critique of current events in Israel, Jewish tradition, and history. Israeli humor is generally brash, unapologetic, and sophisticated. HaYehudim Ba’im embodies this comedic tradition.

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