Only in New York - Meir Kay Tries to Fight Hate with Hugs

As we surf the web looking for funny videos to post here, we come across some very talented funny people who delight in creating interesting and humorous situations to provide entertainment and reasons to laugh. 

Because this is Jewish Humor Central, we try to find ones that have some kind of Jewish connection. Sometimes they're obvious, and sometime they're a bit of a stretch.

Meir Kalmanson has been posting funny Jewish videos on YouTube under the name Meir Kay. An Orthodox Jewish filmmaker from Brooklyn, his aim is to spread "happiness and positivity."

We've already featured some of his videos on the Evolution of Chassidic Dance, High Fiving Strangers in New York, Dancing Behind People in Jerusalem, How to Lift the Torah Like a Boss, and Looking for a Leader in the Park.

In this video Meir tries to fight hate with love and plants a sign in the street saying "If you support your Jewish Friends and the Jewish People, Let's Hug." And guess what happens.

Enjoy!

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A Farewell to Sukkot 2021 with a Walk Through the Street Theater of Jerusalem's Ben Yehuda Street

During most of the year Jerusalem's Ben Yehuda Street is busy with tourists and locals visiting the many shops and restaurants on this popular pedestrian mall. But it really comes to life during the intermediate days (Chol Hamoed) of Sukkot.

This year we weren't able to be there in person, but thanks to YouTuber Amir Rimer's post we're able to pay a virtual visit to yesterday's activities on the street.

Street performers and musicians flock to the site to play their instruments and dress as living statues, human flowers, and even a witch with her cauldron.

Enjoy the stroll down Ben Yehuda and enjoy the last two days of this holiday, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah (one and the same day in Israel). We'll be observing the holiday tomorrow and Wednesday, and we'll be back with our usual mix on Thursday.

Chag Sameach!

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