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Matzah: What's Up With It?

A Matzah Documentary by Jono


Take a video tour of an authentic matzah-bakery in this hilarious, documentary-style presentation, hosted by Jono.

37 Comments Posted
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Posted: Jan 15, 2006
Terrific...umm...interesting?
What will Chabad come up with next? I think I'll show this to my younger siblings, it might get them into Mitzvot too!!!
Posted By Joshua Berkowitz, USA

Posted: Mar 26, 2006
Summery & Stuff
Funny, period, the end. Jono goes to a Shmurah Matza place, and meets Some Guy and Matza Dude. He get's a close up veiw of making "delicious bland bread". The best documentary of the year. A must see for all Itche Kadoozy fans.
Posted By Anonymous, New Haven , CT

Posted: Mar 30, 2006
Show idea
Ever thought about having Mattisyahu as a guest? P.S. I have no financial interest, just thought it would be a kick to see him talking to gefilte fish.
Posted By Michael, Berkeley, CA

Posted: Mar 30, 2006
Jono and The Matzah
The Itche Kadoozy Show might very well be amongst some of the best kiruv work that Chabad has EVER done. These episodes are funny and informative. I am an adult with kids and I LOVE the Itche Kadoozy Show. Bravo to the people behind this.
Posted By Jono Bornstein, New York, NY

Posted: Apr 4, 2006
Very funny show
I love all the shows and this one is funny i especially like the part about the farenhieghts
Posted By Mordechai Wilhelm, St. Paul, MN-US
via kids.tzivoshashem.org

Posted: Apr 6, 2006
Much Better than Sesame Street and 60 Minutes
This is the first show I've ever seen of this type. It's great for kids and great for adults. 'Matzah; What's Up With It', is full of laughs as well as informative and educational information. The artists who produced it display some of the spark of Jewish creative genius has made America such a wonderful place to live. I sent it to my three brothers,my sister, my nephews and neices, and my relatives in Israel.

'Matzah; What's Up With It", the audio/video library, and free access to it for all, is but one of the Special things that make me proud to be supporter and lover of Chabad-Lubavitch of the Main Line.
Posted By Lee Novick, Philadelphia, PA USA
via chabadmainline.org

Posted: Apr 9, 2006
ITCHE AND JONO ARE HYSTERICAL
the itche kadoozy show is soooo funny! my favorite one is the one when jono "learns" hebrew!!
Posted By ita greenebrg, buffalo, ny, usa

Posted: Apr 10, 2006
We left Egypt 2000 years ago???????
Who gave this Rav his Smicha?! Last I checked Yetziat Mitzraim was about 3200-3400 years ago. Otherwise a very funny and informative video. ישר כוח!

Posted By Eli V

Posted: Apr 11, 2006
Historical Error
On behalf of the "The Itche Kadoozy Show presents the Weekly Parshah Report Show" show, I would like to apologize for a historical error- The Jews came out of Egypt over 3,000 years ago.

HOWEVER- Over I would like to point out that 3,000 years ago IS OVER 2,000 YEARS AGO! So quit your whining, buddy!
Posted By Gefilte P. Fish
via mychabad.org

Posted: Apr 16, 2006
S'wonderful!
S'wonderful! Go from strength to strength. Keep us laughing all the way to Moshiach!
Posted By Jewish Women United for the Redemption , Brooklyn, NY

Posted: Apr 30, 2006
This video rocks!
This video rocks!
Posted By Matthew

Posted: Nov 20, 2006
its very good
The clips r very very very very very good
Posted By Menachem, l.b., ca
via kids.tzivoshashem.org

Posted: Mar 9, 2007
Yaklmaka
Is Jono JEWISH??? WHERE IS HIS YARMALKA.. WHAT KIND OF EXAMPLE IS HE???
Posted By Yosef Shidler, Denver, Co

Posted: Mar 10, 2007
Re: Yaklmaka
Yes, Jono is Jewish. This episode was created 2 years ago and since then we have asked Jono to cover his head on our videos.

As for being an example:
Jono is not an example of a person who does everything perfectly and never makes a mistake (of whch a real-life example would be hard to come by). He is, however, an example of a Jewish person who has his shortcomings and his strengths and is willing to grow and become a better person.

If you're looking for an example that LOOKS more stereotypically religious, that's what Rabbi Kadoozy is for. But don't tell him that, he thinks he's very "hip."
Posted By Dovid Taub

Posted: Mar 11, 2007
Wat's up with matzah
The Jews were freed from Egypt not "over two thousand years ago" but over 'three' thousand years ago. Shame on you for such an elementary mistake.
Posted By Kaplan, potomac, md

Posted: Mar 11, 2007
Mistake
Yes, itche accidentally said 2,000 instead of 3,000. But in all fairness, 3,000 years ago IS over 2,000 years ago.
Posted By Dovid Taub

Posted: Mar 12, 2007
the level of your watchers
Very nice to bring the message of Pesach to the public, but I think you a little underestimate the level of your watchers. Sei Matsliach!
Posted By Daniel, Amsterdam

Posted: Mar 14, 2007
Very funny
I enjoy watching the show, and look forward to the new ones. This Pesach episode is very funny, and I don't think the writers underestimated the audience. I know quite a few people like Jono. He's just a bit more open with his thoughts. I learn tidbits of info from watching the show, and my kids enjoy it, too.
Posted By Shirah, Houston, TX

Posted: Mar 16, 2007
good video
I really liked this funny educational film about Matzah making. Good humor for kids and adults without being annoying.
Posted By Anonymous

Posted: Mar 21, 2007
comment
It's a very funny video that inspires children to learn about Passover.
Posted By Chelsea, Morris Plains, NJ

Posted: Mar 25, 2007
Way to Go!
We showed this video at our Model Matzah Bakery and had over 100 people (adults and children) laughing and learning all along. It was great!
Posted By EZ
via lubavitchindiana.com

Posted: Mar 26, 2007
Website
VERY GOOD website!!! My little boy and I love it! A WONDERFUL educational tool, as well as inspirational for both of us.
Posted By Tirtzah, Frisco, Texas

Posted: Mar 27, 2007
really cool
its amazing you guys do this so professional. keep up the good work!
Posted By Anonymous, Charlotte , NC
via ohrhatorahnc.org

Posted: Nov 12, 2007
This iis my favorite video. I wish you would do more documentaries about making Jewish goods. I love seeing the actual people participating in the process.
Posted By Anonymous, Sneads Ferry, NC

Posted: Mar 11, 2008
matza whats up with it
great video super hit in class only jono isn't wearing a kippa or hat
Posted By mordechai sultan, United States

Posted: Mar 27, 2008
Movie
This was a very intersting video
Posted By Harrison, Atlanta, Canada

Posted: Apr 6, 2008
matza - whats up wth it?!
Very entertaining. great approach instead of just watching a video of people baking. I agree with mordechai that jono should have some sort of head covering. Looking forward to showing it to my class.
tizku l'mitzvohs!
Posted By Binyamin Plotzker, Monsey, NY

Posted: Apr 8, 2008
matzah whats up with it
this was so hilarious my dad and i could NOT stop laughing
Posted By Anonymous, west hempstead, NY

Posted: Apr 13, 2008
What a blessing!
My WHOLE family loves to watch the Itchy Kadoozy show! Now, my daughter is excited about eating the matzah for Passover.
Posted By Clara Phillips, Oliver Springs, TN

Posted: Apr 14, 2008
Matzah, what's up with that
That was cute. I remember taking my son to a matzah making factory in Phila. Pa. where the kids got to make it themselves.
It seems just like yesterday.
Thanks.
Posted By Lee Gasparro, Harleysville, Pa

Posted: Apr 15, 2008
Matzah for everybody?
Shame it's not captioned (for Deaf/hard-of-hearing viewers) not audio-described (for blind viewers). For a religion and "community" committed to social justice and tikun olam, so many Jews continue to be excluded from what are otherwise such great resources!
Posted By Gary, Rockville, MD Amerika

Posted: Apr 15, 2008
Funny!
That was the funniest video I have seen in a long time...and informative! Always a plus. Chag Sameach!
Posted By Melech, IL

Posted: Apr 15, 2008
I'M INSPIRED! (Ok, it passed!)
Haha! "did you get all your questions answered?"
"Yes. In other words, no; not at all."

You guys gotta get some new Itche Kadoozy episodes; maybe some more holiday editions (like Jono and Rabbi getting out of their own little "egypt")
Posted By Yossi , California

Posted: Apr 16, 2008
passover
love the site--so informative--kust e-mailed it to my grandchildren
Posted By Anonymous, montreal, canada

Posted: Apr 22, 2008
G FISH
I LIKED G FISH WITH THE GLASSES
Posted By Anonymous, AUSTRALIA, VIC

Posted: Apr 22, 2008
Funny
It so funny how _____ gets mixed up with farenheit.
Posted By Anonymous, Queensland, VIC

Posted: Mar 31, 2009
The matza baker!
My father is the guy baking the maztot and the reason he is holding his yarmulka is because there was a wire running down in the back of it.

And he has like a band on his forehead cause it keeps him cooler when the oven bakes.
Posted By Hershy, Brooklyn, N.Y.

 

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