Rear Pew Mirror

Doug Brook
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  • Comedy

A comedic reflection on all things Jewish, from the back row of the sanctuary. Doug Brook brings wit and wisdom from his longtime humor column in Southern Jewish Life magazine.

  1. 12/02/2024

    43. The Hockey Shtick

    It's hockey season! What does that have to do with Judaism? More than you think. Not only are there actual professional Jewish hockey players (men and women) who play professional hockey, but there are also heretofore unexplored connections between Judaism and hockey. Is hockey the most Jewish sport of all time? Can a Jewish mother abide her son being a Devil? Will the Sharks ever win again? How do we answer these questions? We ask a rav. So, listen in and all will be explained. #hockey #RearPewMirror #JewishHumor

    8 min

  2. 11/17/2024

    42. P'sukei Man

    The few. The proud. The people present for the start of Shabbat services – P'sukei D'Zimra. Billy Joel's signature song, Piano Man, is about nine o'clock on a Saturday (night). Now's your chance to hear an early version of the song, about nine o'clock on a Saturday (morning), in this fitting musical tribute to the unheralded, unheard leaders of P'sukei D'Zimra – P'sukei Man. #JewishHumor #RearPewMirror #PianoMan #BillyJoel

    12 min

  3. 11/10/2024

    41. The New Book Says

    Just when you thought it was safe to read again... On the heels of the near-success of our first collection – Rear Pew Mirror: Reflections From the Back of the Sanctuary – comes a second volume for your enjoyment. Rear Pew Mirror II: The Wrath of Columns contains over 30 satirical selections to help you escape the world we live in. This volume includes a glossary so you don't need Google to understand exactly how hilarious the book is. (Including the glossary itself.) What's more, the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience is hosting a book launch event on Tuesday, November 19th. You can attend in person or online! Register now! For more information and links from which to purchase, go to https://rearpewmirror.com/ or find it on Amazon. #RearPewMirror #JewishHumor

    8 min

  4. 08/23/2024

    40. Fiddler of the Opera

    Jewish opera. Sounds crazy, no? No! While not in the high percentages of Jewish composers or content in stage musicals or Christmas songs, there's more than no Jewish presence in the operatic ouvre. Coincident to my performing in Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors, here's a quick review. Warning: Several pronunciations were harmed in the making of this podcast. #Opera #JewishHumor #RearPewMirror #Halevi #Verdi #Queen #ANightattheOpera #ADayattheRaces #Meyerbeer #Elton John #Offenbach

    9 min

  5. 08/11/2024

    39. Live Long to 120

    What do Star Trek, Moses, and a large iron statue overlooking Birmingham have in common? In honor of the 120th birthday of Vulcan (that large iron statue), you can find out here. #Moses #Vulcan #Birmingham #StarTrek

    8 min

  6. 05/26/2024

    38. Now I Have Everything

    What if Tevye finally became a rich man? What if he got everything he mentions in his infamous song? What would the Homeowners Association have to say? In honor of my playing Tevye once again, summer of 2024, we reveal the answers to these questions. #FiddlerOnTheRoof #RearPewMirror #JewishHumor

    7 min

  7. 04/22/2024

    37. Funniest Moments: Leviticus

    Should the third book of the Bible be called Leviticus or Laughiticus? You be the judge, but beware of Almighty combustion. Lord knows we need to. Some things in Leviticus are no laughing matter, but don't hold that against all of it – even though it tries to prohibit who you can hold certain things of yours against. And what does Leviticus have to do with The Beatles, Rodney Dangerfield, and Mets baseball? There's one way to find out. #RearPewMirror #JewishHumor #Torah #Leviticus #Leprosy #RodneyDangerfield

    8 min

  8. 04/21/2024

    36. The Bread of Addiction

    As Passover looms large, we make room for the bread of affliction by finishing the last of our annual bread of addiction. We have to finish all the Girl Scout Cookies. Here you'll hear a few actual, legitimate facts about the Jewish origins of Girl Scout Cookies, and the still-to-be-disproven connections between various GSC varietals and Passover. Warning: Listening to this episode during Passover can make the eight days feel longer to your stomach. Don't forget, we have a new book! Rear Pew Mirror: Reflections From the Back of the Sanctuary is now available in paperback and Kindle. It's the first collection based on our column (just like this podcast), with 29 satirical selections for your escapist entertainment. For more information and links from which to purchase, go to https://rearpewmirror.com/, or hunt around on Amazon. #RearPewMirror #JewishHumor #GirlScoutCookies #Passover #Pesach #Tagalongs #Trefoils

    9 min
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A comedic reflection on all things Jewish, from the back row of the sanctuary. Doug Brook brings wit and wisdom from his longtime humor column in Southern Jewish Life magazine.

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  • Creator
    Doug Brook
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 199858
  • Show Website
    Rear Pew Mirror