Rapper-comedian stages Passover Seder dinners on the NYC subway
A comedic rapper has been staging Passover Seder dinners on the subway as a “fun and quirky” way to combatFor the performances, Rami Matan Even-Esh, 43, who goes by the punny rap name Kosha Dillz, dresses like Moses with a fake beard and robe as he rolls tables of food into the Q train,“There are so many antisemitic train incidents, but the dinner has a spiritual, deeper meaning,” said Even-Esh, who also appears onElection guru makes shocking prediction on the Dem most likely to lead 2028 presidential ticket During the sacred meal on wheels, Even-Esh spits funny and self-deprecating rhymes and offers straphangers everything from Katz’s matzoh ball soup to grape juice and even gefilte fish, he said.
Straphangers reactions’ to the mobile Passover feast have included a Dominican dad and son who chowed down on matzah crackers and an Egyptian teenager with a “Free Palestine” bracelet who ended up joining the fun, Even-Esh said. But others have been less willing to break unleavened bread — including an unhinged protester, headed to Columbia University, who lashed out at him during last year’s performance.“I said, ‘You’re coming out of pocket right now. I need you to hold your horses,” he recalled. “‘We’re doing a Seder and you’re actually invited… I gotta finish this and then we can talk,” he said he told her — adding she left in a huff instead.on the transit system since the start of the war in Gaza in the aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. This year’s series of Subway Seders will include at least four shows on other trains such as the A,C,E and possibly the L. The subway is ultimately the perfect setting for the stunt because it’s the great equalizer, Even-Esh said. “ are not the only people going through tough times — New York is a tough place,” he said. “We all think we’re bigger than we are, and the subway is a humbling place.”Light-hearted raps from Even-Esh’s past performances include a jam set to tune of the The Notorious B.I.G. hit “Big Poppa.” “I love it when you’re baking that Matzah/ Throw your hands in the air/ Real bread can’t compare,” Even-Esh raps. Still, Even-Esh said, some commuters don’t even look up from their phones as he stages the elaborate meals. He also plans to stage a Seder at the Knicks game against the Detroit Pistons outside of Madison Square Garden on Saturday.He’s banking on the idea that food and laughter will bring New Yorkers together. Shooter opens fire on FSU student union, leaving at least 2 dead, as heavily-armed officers rush to scenePassenger stunned after flight attendant cites 'unwritten' rule mid-flight — and even the TSA disagrees: 'condescending'Trump, El Salvador president say deported Maryland man with alleged MS-13 ties can't be brought back to US despite SCOTUS rulingTeen tech whiz kid with 4.0 GPA made $30M off his startup last year — but he was still rejected by 15 colleges Fashion designer slams ‘fading’ Bethenny Frankel for selling his gifted goods on Poshmark, Frankel accuses brand of clout chasing Anne Hathaway pairs power ponytail with four-figure sequined jeans at Ralph Lauren fall 2025 fashion show Fashion designer slams ‘fading’ Bethenny Frankel for selling his gifted goods on Poshmark, Frankel accuses brand of clout chasingInside Kilmar Abrego Garcia's 2019 arrest and full criminal history | Reporter Replay
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