THE JEWS
ARE COMING
MASTER LECTURES
with Natalie Marcus & Asaf Beiser
THE JEWS
ARE COMING
MASTER LECTURES
with Natalie Marcus & Asaf Beiser
ABOUT THE SHOW
The Jews Are Coming is a critically acclaimed, award-winning satirical sketch show that depicts the history of the Jewish people. Regarded as one of the best Israeli TV shows, it is celebrated for its brilliant blend of deep historical insights and clever silliness. The show has garnered widespread recognition and success, having won 4 Israeli Academy awards, including Best Satire TV show and Best Script for a Satire TV show.
Through its satirical lens, the series delves deep into the rich tapestry of Jewish history, traditions, and struggles, bridging the gap between generations, while retaining the essence of their historical significance and fostering a deeper understanding of the Jewish people's shared heritage.
Behind the show's hilarious facade, it maintains a keen sense of cultural pride and identity, allowing audiences to connect emotionally with its vibrant characters from Avraham the founding father to Yitzhak Rabin.
Created by Asaf Beiser and Natalie Marcus, The Jews Are Coming premiered in 2014 to outstanding reviews, and has continued its success with the production of its 6th Season for Israel's public channel Kan11, boasting a gifted ensemble including Moni Mushonov, Yael Sharoni, Yossi Marshak, Yaniv Biton, Ido Mosseri, Maayan Blum, and Shira Naor.
LEARN AND APLLY
The Lecture
Step into the captivating world of The Jews Are Coming, where we will unfold the rich history of the Jewish people through a collection of comedic and satirical skits. Together we’ll embark on a journey from Biblical times to the era of Zionism and the young State of Israel, all viewed through a satirical lens. We’ll delve into the exploration of significant Jewish myths, challenging their perceptions, and understanding the significance of doing so. We’ll explore the essence of Jewish humor in Israel, drawing inspiration from historical events and biblical tales. Furthermore, we’ll engage in profound discussions about the unity that binds us as one nation, pondering how we endured for over two millennia and contemplate the prospect of thriving for another 2000 years.
50-60 min
The Masterclass
Welcome to The Jews Are Coming masterclass! Our journey begins with a brief introduction to the show, followed by a Limud (learning session), where we’ll explore biblical stories and delve into our unique interpretations at The Jews Are Coming. Afterward, we’ll divide into groups to unleash our creativity and craft satirical sketches inspired by famous biblical narratives.
90 min
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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"Thank you Natalie and Asaf! Your presence and the workshops you facilitated at the iCenter's diverse events have been a tremendous source of inspiration for the iCenter's Faculty and participants. Your thoughtfulness, creativity and humor are a gift and the insights and ideas you shared helped us to gain new understandings and context about Israeli culture, society and Jewish tradition. It was truly a pleasure ! Looking forward to learning from you again soon."
Yehudit Wercow, iCenter
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"One of our challenges as Jewish educators is how to get people to engage with Jewish history and the Biblical stories. Our events with Natalie and Asaf did an outstanding job at exactly that. Through the satirical humor the audience related to the biblical sources of the show and also to Israel, as a cultural and self-reflecting state. I highly recommend it to all audiences and communities, younger and older."
Nir Braudo CEO, BINA
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My students at HUC and beyond derive so much inspiration and insight from The Jews Are Coming; being able to hear Natalie and Asaf talk about the process and thinking behind the show has been a privilege and delight. Humor and laughter are crucial to Jewish health of body and mind. Natalie and Asaf remind us of that with every new skit.
Wendy Zierler, HUC
FROM THE PRESS
MEET NATALIE AND ASAF
Natalie
An accomplished and celebrated screenwriter and director based in Tel Aviv.
Over the span of 15 years, Natalie has left her mark on the entertainment world, crafting compelling stories for award winning shows like FAUDA (Netflix), and the Emmy winner for Best Drama TEHRAN (Apple TV).
Marcus is the co-creator and head writer of the acclaimed historically themed sketch show THE JEWS ARE COMING (Hayehudim Baim), winner of four Israeli Academy Awards. Marcus is currently writing the 6th season of the show.
Marcus is also the creator, director and showrunner of the sitcom CRAMPED (Tzafoof), winner of three Israeli Academy Awards and The Kid's Choice Award.
Natalie also took the director's chair for the third season of the hit comedy series HOME ALONE (Levad Babait) on Kan11.
Moreover, Natalie shares her knowledge as a screenwriting instructor and delivers lectures worldwide, often focusing on the art of writing and the intriguing world of Jewish humor.
In 2020, Forbes Israel magazine recognized Natalie's influence and named her one of the 50 most influential women in Israel.
Asaf
An immensely acclaimed and award-winning screenwriter hailing from Tel Aviv.
Asaf has received numerous accolades for his work in the industry. Notably, he has played a pivotal role in the writing of successful and well-loved shows such as FAUDA (Netflix) and TEHRAN (Apple TV), which secured The International Emmy award.
Beiser is the co-creator and head writer of the widely beloved sketch show THE JEWS ARE COMING (Hayehudim Baim), winner of four Israeli Academy Awards. He is currently writing the 6th season of the show.
Asaf has also been a part of the well-received series THE GOOD COP (Netflix) and the gripping psychological thriller THE GORDIN CELL (titled "Allegiance" in the NBC remake). Beiser's portfolio extends to the Israeli version of SNL called ERETZ NEHEDERET ("What a Wonderful Country").
In the realm of children's sitcoms, Asaf created ELISHA, which won The Israeli Academy award for three consecutive years, and CRAMPED (Tzafoof), winner of three Israeli Academy Awards and The Kid's Choice Award.
Asaf also shares his expertise as a teacher of comedic and dramatic writing, and he also lectures on writing and Jewish history worldwide.
