Lennie Weinrib - Have a Jewish Christmas...? (1967) Vinyl LP • Naomi Lewis

Catalog Number: ST-5081

Record Grading: Excellent (EX), Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, discoloration with darker discoloration spots (front/back);. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); some small tears. Spine is partly readable with wear and splits. Shelf-wear along bottom-edge, heavier across top-edge; wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• The Problem
• Christmas Cards
• Christmas Trees
• Tanta And The Tree
• Santa Claus
• Christmas Machers
• The Party
• Shut Up, Irving!

About The Record:

Have a Jewish Christmas...? is a comedic spoken-word album featuring comedian Lennie Weinrib as the narrator and primary performer, alongside vocalists Naomi Lewis, Christine Nelson, and the pseudonymous "Reginald X. Cuddlefuddles" (voiced by Arte Johnson of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In fame). The album humorously explores the cultural clashes and absurdities faced by Jewish families attempting to partake in traditional Christmas celebrations, through skits and songs like The Problem, Christmas Cards, Christmas Trees, and Santa Claus Is Coming to Town? (Oy Vey!). Written by Ray Brenner and Barry E. Blitzer, it captures the ironic holiday experiences of American Jews in the mid-20th century, blending satire with festive tunes arranged by Jimmy Haskell and backed by the Jackie Ward Singers. Historically significant as one of the earliest recordings in the "Jewish Christmas" genre—a niche that later gained mainstream traction with Steve Allen’s 1960s specials and contemporary albums like A Kosher Christmas (2009)—it reflects post-WWII Jewish assimilation trends and the rise of ethnic humor in American entertainment. While the album did not produce chart-topping hit singles, its enduring cult appeal has kept it a holiday staple among collectors and fans of vintage comedy vinyl.