I Could be Jewish for You by Nikko Benson- Barrett Wilbert Weed

[dreamyyplaylists]

it’s seriously a tradition to watch this video every once a while.

[athinn]

Who else thinks that Barrett would play a fantastic Meg in any Hercules musical??

[drilonkennedy-gorne]

"I'll even play Quidditch" As a Jewish girl, I WISH this was a Jewish thing!

[גלעדסוירזנסקי]

As a Jew, I almost died of laughter all along the song but mostly when she said: "you've got the nose" and i was like: "That's such a sick humor joke but it's so funny".

[dultwthjb]

Not only is Barrett the cutest person I've ever seen, this song is like the bizarro version of Shiksa Goddess from L5Y!

[seewhathadhappenedwas]

In the beginning, I was like "where's the Barrett Wilbert Weed I'm used to, with a super strong and loud voice???" But then I kept listening and she got louder and then "ahhh, there she is"

[kimzoo]

Why is no one talking about how pleasant 2:51 is???? That "Tell me I need you" was A+++

[karlyjones]

i love barrett more than i love life itself

[snipes]

Lyrics?

I should've known when I met you
By the orthodox, synagogue
I should've known when I saw you
Buying extra lox at the bagel shop
I should've known
you're not to blame
I should've seen
We're not the same
Doesn't take an Einstein
You've got the nose,
You've got the name
The name is Stein Stein
I'm not sure what
you want me to do
But I think this is worth
Working through
And I know it's a little bit
Out of the blue
But I might as well try
I think I could be Jewish for you

Like on the holidays
I'll stop making gingerbread
Start making challah
When Hanukah comes
heck I'll light the mandala
Menorah excuse me
If you could just choose me
I'll sing Eidel Diedel not fa la
Yeah, as far culture
I might need a clue
But I'll give it a shot
'Cause I've gotta be Jewish for you

I'll go with you to temple
I'll try to learn Yiddish
I'll start eating kosher
I'll even play quidditch
No, that's not a Jew thing
Well, show me some new things
I won't be the slightest bit skiddish
I'll do it by rote till it feels like it's true
And till I'm verklempt I'll attempt
To be Jewish for you

I mean, I would be Irish or Russian Or French, but no, Chinese
is a bit of a stretch
Just wait even your Rabbi will
Call me a mensch
Did I mention I've been
practicing my kvetch
Ohh, I will adapt where
the average Girl freezes
'Cause if I have to have the
'Just friends talk'
I'll do it with Jesus
"Sorry Jesus, you're just not my type"

Whatever they are I
could learn to like latkes
And if we had sons then
They'd all have bar matsvahs!
BAR MITZVAHS, I'm joking
I promise I know things
Enough not to ruin
Shabbat 'cause
If that's what it takes
then that's what I'll do
Please don't run away
And one day I'll be Jewish for you

Tell me, you've never questioned
one holy command
Tell me, don't you think love's
More romantic unplanned
Tell me you're nervous,
We'll start with a service
Just tell me where you stand
Tell me I need you
Tell me in Hebrew
Teach me l'chaim
And horcrux and oi
Just tell me why
Instead of hi
I'll say shalom
Until my hovel, feels like home
But I won't say goodbye
So here's what I propose..

I'll read through the torah
From cover to cover
Till even Moses could see
We were meant for each other
You know I adore you
So let me fight for you
Together we'll take on your mother
It might be a prayer,
but a prayer can come true
I dare you to dare to me
I swear I'll come through
But I'm with you and there
isn't a thing I can't do
So if you're inclined
I won't mind
Being Jewish for

[SuperSisters]

i've watched this video 1000 times and it's never gets old bc she is so talented omg ahhh ily barret

[raelynnsnodgrass]

Barrett Weed is actually an adorable and lovely human being

[cookiesncrime]

She’s acting along to the song too, which makes the performance even more convincing!

[MaximalistClown]

My boyfriend is Jewish, I'm Catholic. This made me laugh so much!

[insertoriginalusernamehere]

Okay, I would make a Heathers reference, but I just wanna say how nice it is that this is so accurate this is. To Judaism, I mean. I mean, the references, the jokes, the pronunciations, it's just awesome. It's Beautiful. Seventeen out of ten. She really Shone a Light---- okay, I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself.

[summer_the_rae]

"Tell me 'I need you!' Tell me in Hebrew!"
Me: אני צריך אותך

[porgieM]

This feels like it's from The Last 5 Years.

[MeghanMcLeanNB]

She is brilliant. :O And that voice is unique - I love her octave jumps.

[rebekahnewdick]

love the Harry Potter references :')

[rachelmara____]

The Torah from “cover” to “cover” #onlyjewscanrelate

[synovelle]

Comparing this to her singing "Annie's Party", she definitely improves quickly and is just constantly getting better and better. Seeing her in Rent, then Bare, and then Heathers you can really see her getting more comfortable with public performances and just becoming an amazing actress and singer. Now she's done Cabaret, just imagine how freaking good she'll be by the end of this year, I think she's going to top everyone ever. She literally can sing any style, going from soft to bold, or silly to emotional. (Plus have you heard that belt? JESUS CHRISSSTTT!) Literally she's the best.