Tembelevisia Word from: David

'Curb Your Enthusiasm' is the most Jewish show ever to appear on American television. Larry David has been revealed as the wizard behind the comedic curtain-more didatic then Jerry Seinfeld, a bit less likable than Jason Alexander, but oh so funny! (So says the New Yorker.) Brooklyn born, uneasy in Los Angeles, Larry and his buddies (Jeff Garlin, Richard Lewis) are completely assimilated into American culture and at the same time unknowingly preserve elements of Yiddish theater. Susie Essman's diatribes put Shalom Aleichem's market women to shame. Cheryl Hines excells as the 'shiksa wife.' Guest stars include Mel Brooks, Wanda Sykes and Ted Danson. Even Gina Gershon appears as an Orthodox would-be Madame Bovary in one episode. 'Curbed' is entering its fifth season, so find a friend with HBO or try this.

Ynet brings us footage of a 'wecker' in Jerusalem. Not Menachem, but an actual 'waker' who goes around Jerusalem arousing worshippers to attend Selihot. Musician Zvika Pik doesn't just look like Larry David with longer hair, but has the same shtick in this clip. And simcha classic Yo-Ya gets a new lease on life from 'hip soul' creator Momy Levy and 'master of vocal effects' Michael Winslow.

P.S: 'Tembelevisia' is a Hebrew term that roughly translates as 'idiot box' popularized by Rav Amnon Yitzchak. Of course, he has his own program on Israeli cable TV.