Pop Judaica Announces Insta-Jew Kits and Moses Toast

As Part of Cyber Monday Fun, PopJudaica.com Offers Insta-Jew Kits: Mystery Bags of Jewish Items for Hanukkah Gifts and Moses Toast: a Piece of Toast with the Image of Moses Burned Into It. Money Raised From Sales of These Funny Jewish Gifts will Benefit the Jewish Non Profits Jewcy and JDub Records.

You can now buy $10 Insta-Jew Kits along with other funny Jewish gifts when shopping for Hanukkah gifts. Insta-Jew Kits are mystery bags containing at least three items whose value and quality are not guaranteed. One of the items will likely be a t-shirt and with it a chotsky, a CD, a book, or some underpants with Yiddish on the tuchus. Modeled after Woot.com’s Random Crap (affectionately called “Bag of Crap”) the Insta-Jew kits are a fun way to practically give away a bunch of quirky, weird Jewish stuff which has landed in our warehouse and raise money for non-profits that enrich the youthful Jewish American culture.

Moses Toast: Moses with the Ten Commandments

I’m a religious man — I knew it was a sign from G-d.”

We are allowing no returns, exchanges, special requests or kvetching when it comes to the Insta-Jew Kits. This is just a fun surprise for 10 bucks, great for Hanukkah party gag-gifts, and a way to raise money for JDub and Jewcy.

To extend the fun further, we are also announcing our recent miraculous discovery: Moses Toast. Pop Judaica employee Patrick Aleph recounts, “we were making Insta-Jew Kits and took a toast break. When I took the toast out of the oven, it had the image of Moses on it. I’m a religious man — I knew it was a sign from G-d.” Rivlin Roberts explains the Moses Toast another way: “We remembered a news story about an Ebay listing for toast with an image of Jesus on it. We were laughing and saying how Jews would never see a deity in toast. Then we decided to have some fun with it.” A Jewish take on “Jesus Toast,” Moses Toast is a piece of toast with the image of Moses holding the Ten Commandments burned into it. The toast sells for $49.95 and 100% of the proceeds go to the non-profit Jewish music and media companies Jewcy.com and JDub Records.

Dreidel Door Buster for Black Friday - Black Monday

We gotta get in on the fun of the Black Friday & Black Monday offerings!

Now through Monday, add Texas Dreidel game to your order and get free ground shipping to any continental US address. Add a game, then Use Code: DOORBUSTER. Code isn't good for the game alone: order must include, at minimum, one game plus one other item.

If you don't know No Limit Texas Dreidel get to know the game from this video made by my friend Montica Pes:

PunkTorah Fridays at ModernTribe

This week features two parshat (the one for this week and last week) as well as a video on why I, Patrick Aleph, live in the American Southeast.

Shabbat Shalom and have a wonderful weekend!

Parshat Vayeitzei (Jacob's Ladder, Marriage and Destiny)


Parshat Toldot (Featuring Girls In Trouble, Matthue Roth and FrumSatire)


Shalom, Y'all!

ModernTribe: Best of the Web Wednesday

Woman Arrested For Wearing Tallit At Western Wall (Haaretz)

Table Talk For A Jewish Thanksgiving (JTA)

Michal's Tefillin Sets Up Foundation To Enable Gifted Jewish Women (Michal's Tefillin)

Images of Jews In American Theater (MyJewishLearning)

Jew Rock Stars Can!!Can, FrumSatire, Matthue Roth and More (HeebnVegan)

JDub Records Looking For New Director of Marketing (JDub Records)

What's New at ModernTribe

This week, we are featuring some exciting wood products for the design enthusiast who wants to bring nature into their home. These wonderful gifts are perfect for the neo-folk/urban primitive/Americana fan.


Wooden Kiddush Cups
On a search for new kiddush cups we wondered, "could there be a kiddush cup that reflects an earthy, eco-centered approach while at the same time holding true to modern design aesthetic?" Well, we found it! These cups are hand carved with love and are perfect for someone who likes the neo-folk or craftsman style. Enjoy Shabbat with your choice of style.

Hand carved and one of a kind.


Wooden Dreidel Set
This set of wooden dreidels are hand carved in four terrific designs. Their curious shapes are fun spin on the traditional toy. A great gift for someone who appreciates the urban cottage/arts and crafts style. All dreidels are hand carved, one of a kind, and spin -- even the square one! Tray included.

Sizes: Round (2"), Square (4"), Lettered (2.25"), Dark Round (2.25"), Tray (3.75").


Craftsman Ladybug Tzedakah Box
This sand-blasted, hand-painted maple wood tzedakah box with Swarovski crystals is both neo-folk and completely modern. The delicacy of the carving on the front of the box with touches of pink, blue and green make this box a treasure for a child.

Size: 3"x4"x5".

Happy Shopping!

PunkTorah Fridays at ModernTribe

This week's video collection has to do with the rituals of kippah, reading the Siddur, and the Modeh Ani (prayer upon waking). Next week, we will have the D'var for both Parshat Toldot and Parshat Vayeitzei.

Modeh Ani


Kippah


Siddur

ModernTribe Best of the Jewish Web

ModernTribe Buys PopJudaica (My Urban Kvetch)

Antisemetic Stickers In Brooklyn (Jewcy)

Curried Sweet Potato Latkes (Chabad)

Israeli Postcard Exhibit on Homophobia (GLBTJews)

Who Is A Jew? British Court Rethinks Identity (NYTimes)

What's New on ModernTribe

Super Jew Shirts For Kids

How about a Super Jew Shirt for a Super Jewish Kid? The Super Jew t-shirt is seen in the movie Funny People staring Seth Rogen & Adam Sandler. Ultra soft with high quality print, this shirt is perfect for the kid who stands up for Truth, Justice and the Jewish Way!

These kids shirts come in sizes 2T, 4T, 6, 8, 10, 12 -- sizes run small so you may want to order up. You can also choose the Super Jew Onesie size 12-18 mos (runs small)

And if you still haven't seen the greatness that is the Adult Super Jew Shirt, take a look.


Flashing Prism Glitter Ball

People are crazy about our rubber, bouncing glitter balls. Part ball, part "crystal ball", part snowglobe, part flashing instant disco, these fun bouncing balls are 2.5" in diameter. Made of clear rubber (not crystal), the insides are filled with water and glitter. The glitter sparkles and floats inside and flash with every bounce. Made in China.




Beeswax Hanukkah Candles

Enjoy the honey-sweet aroma and natural purity of beeswax! Each honeycomb candle is hand-rolled and cellophane wrapped to preserve its natural aroma. 45 candles to last you through Hanukkah.

Will ship November 23rd.

Happy Shopping...

PunkTorah Fridays at ModernTribe

This week's Parshat is Chayei Sarah and talks about the importance of understanding "true" love (hint: love ain't a feeling). Also featured are a video on Tallit from a feminist perspective and a "plug" for the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival from our friend Russell. Shabbat Shalom and have a beautiful weekend!

Parshat Chayei Sarah


Tallit


Atlanta Jewish Music Festival

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Boxing Rabbinical Student Yuri "Lion of Judah" Foreman (Jewlicious)

KosherFest: The World's Largest Kiddush (FrumSatire)

JCorps Founder Wins $25,000 Community Hero Award (The Forward)

Jewish and Muslim Hip Hop Share The Stage (Shemspeed)

PunkTorah Friday

Shabbat Shalom from PunkTorah and ModernTribe!

This week features Parshat Vayeira, Prayer Before Meals (Ha-Motzi) and a video on the virtues of Southern Judaism.

Parshat Vayeira


Prayer Before Meals (Ha-Motzi)


New Yorkers Have It Easy

Share Hanukkah Joy Sans Funny Jewish Man In Black Hat

I'm very proud of my friends Montica Pes and Jim Davies for the video they created for No Limit Texas Dreidel. The one-and-a-half minute video is funny and sexy and captures the sophisticated fun of No Limit Texas Dreidel.

What I love most about the video is what is not in it: no ridiculous caricature of the Orthodox Jewish man with peyas, dressed in a black hat and long coat, no yiddy-diddly-do music that you find accompanying most funny Jewish videos, no nose jokes or money jokes or jokes about mom.

The video is fresh, modern, and fun -- like the game.

Great job Montica & Jim. Thank you!

Enjoy & Go All Spin Tonight:

ModernTribe: Best of the Jewish Web

Every Wednesday, ModernTribe brings you the best of the Jewish Web.

Alicia Jo Rabins Writes Indie Rock Ballads About Biblical Bad Girls (Tablet)

Joshua Group Relaunches To Help Jewish Social Entrepreneurs (EJewishPhilanthropy)

New York Is My Israel: I've Made Aliyah To the Capital of the Diaspora (Jewcy)

Pumpkin Challah: The Perfect Fall Shabbat Recipe (MyJewishLearning)

What's New On ModernTribe

Penguin Salt and Pepper Shakers by Jonathan Adler. Renowned designer Jonathan Adler creates whimsical ceramic gems that shine with his signature "happy chic" motif. We present to you his Penguin Salt and Pepper Shakers.

Adler has created some amazing Judaica for the contemporary design customer. Some of our other favorites are the Enamel Menorah, Eve Candleholders, and the Bird Bowls.

What do penguins have to do with Judaica? Not much. Though when I was a kid I loved penguins...and I still do.


Craftsman Elephant Mezuzah for a Child. The Craftsman Elephant Mezuzah by Lev Studios introduces a new theme to ModernTribe. This sand-blasted, hand-painted maple wood mezuzah with Swarovski crystals is neo-folk and modern. The delicacy of the woodland motif reveals a cute little elephant and is adorable for a child's doorpost.

The Craftsman style is a great look for anyone who likes the "urban cottage" feel of primitive home decor in a contemporary setting.

ModernTribe also carries this youthful look in the Elephant Menorah, Ladybug Mezuzah and Ladybug Tzedakah Box.




Hip Hop Alef by Swedish Designer Anne-Marie Bernhardt. Since Aleph is my name, you have to know I'd include an aleph/alef product any chance I can! We are very excited to bring you this piece from Anne-Marie Bernhardt´s Jewish Jewelry Collection. Anne-Marie is a jewelry designer, born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and educated and living in Stockholm, Sweden. A Swedish Jew designing Jewish jewelry: you'll only find this at ModernTribe!

The Hip Hop Alef is sterling silver and measures 22 mm x 23 mm (about .9 inches in diameter). It's on a 17" heavy sterling rectangular link chain.

We also have the pendant on a 20" cable chain.

Have a great week and Happy Shopping!