YidLife Crisis are about to test how their irreverent Yiddish humour will fare in French
Can francophone Quebecers relate to a pair of Jewish guys who endlessly discuss what Judaism means in today’s world—and in Yiddish no less? The comedy duo Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman are banking on just that, given that Jewish and francophone Quebecers share never-ending angst over their respective identities, and an appreciation for irreverent humour. […]
‘Pandemish’ is comedic YidLife Crisis’s sendup of that other crisis
Last summer when the comedy duo YidLife Crisis conceived Pandemish they hoped its premiere in the new year would be a joyous victory lap as the world saw COVID’s finish line. In September, Montreal’s Segal Centre for Performing Arts likewise bravely wagered that it could banish the darkness that had enveloped its stage since March […]
YidLife’s Batalion satirizes startup rat race in debut film
Janice Arnold speaks with YidLife Crisis co-creator Eli Batalion about his first feature film, Appiness.
Innovative Jewish programming aided by new grants
Over $400,000 has been awarded to 16 community organizations and programs by the Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF), under a new funding initiative designed to encourage creative projects that have a practical impact.
The YidLife Crisis duo eat their way through Jewish Montreal
The zany duo behind YidLife Crisis are back doing what they do best – chowing down and rapturously talking about the food between mouthfuls, all in the name of exploring Jewish identity.
The YidLife Crisis guide to the Cannabisl Act
Chaimie and Leizer of YidLife Crisis provide a helpful guide to the Cannabis Act.
Inside the burgeoning Yiddish renaissance
Picture a secular, global, urban hipster: that’s the face of the new Yiddish.
YidLife duo explore Krakow’s fascination with Jewish culture
Narishkayt: YidLife Crisis in Krakow is a humorous documentary co-produced by Eli Batalion and Jamie Elman about their trip to the Polish city a couple of years ago.
Can technology save Jewish romance?
If technology and the Net are now a critical part of mating, well, why not use dating sites to find our beshert? The question is, though: is it good for the Jews?
