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Use Yiddish words, do not get a tattoo, and know all the words to Adam Sandler's Hannukah Song. Got it.

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You Know You're Jewish When...

Hanukkah is finally here, and I thought I would grace you all with words, situations, and all things that only Jews will understand.


Seeing a missed call from your mom is a life or death situation.

Her call back is more important than anything going on because she may think you're dead.



The word “schmutz” can be used for almost anything or anyone.



Your friends become part of the family as soon as your mom gives them a hug.



Hanukkah is -- well, when is it again?

I know it was the first week of December, last year.


The term Jewish American Princess is a lifestyle, not much of an insult.


Tattoo? Not if your mom, aunt, great aunt, Grandma, Dad’s Grandma, or cousin has anything to say about it.


The world “schlep” is apart of your daily vocabulary.


The kids will be raised Jewish, and that is what matters.


Manischewitz is gross, but you have built up a tolerance to withstand its... quality.


Knowing more than enough ways to spell Hanukkah and having serious debates with your Jewish friends about them all.


Perfect attendance is something we will never experience in school.


The Bar Mitzvah is talked about for years down the road with stories from everyone.


You had friends in schools across the county, but always saw each other once a week with the rabbi.


Camp is an entirely different story, world, and part of your life.




And lastly, this video is the hype video for any Hanukkah celebration.



Have a happy, happy, Hanukkah, and good luck on finals-ukah.

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