In a world fractured by division, JEWISH is the answer. It’s not just a show- it's a mission: to prove that music is the ultimate antidote to hatred and the fastest route to humanize the 'other.'
This is not a "too Jewish" show. It is a humanist show. We use Jewish songs as the example because they are full of wisdom, but the core idea is universal: great music, be it Italian, Slavic, or any other, teaches us humanism.
"After a sacred vision of his late mother, a grieving music teacher challenges his cynical students to revive ancient Jewish songs. Defying his traditional methods, they secretly transform the melodies into global pop hits, igniting a fierce generational conflict and forcing them to discover a mission they never expected."
Full Synopsis
The complete story arc for Season One.
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Pitch Deck
Visual slides for studio presentation.
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Cover Letter
Submission letter for Reboot Studios.
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The project is built around three fully-produced demo albums integrated directly into the series' plot. These songs were originally prepared for the musical ("Jewish the Musical"), but we have now decided to start with the sitcom.
Walter J. Kin is the creator and Intellectual Property (IP) holder of the JEWISH franchise: a global media brand dedicated to transforming archived cultural assets into chart-ready, commercially viable content.
Walter's life story is the genesis of the show's mission: He was born in Derbent, Dagestan, USSR, in 1961, to Mountain (Caucasian) Jewish parents. Walter's heritage is defined by the unique culture of the That language and the complexities of growing up Jewish at the crossroads of cultures. This is a background that instilled in him a deep, authentic understanding of cultural fusion and the necessity of preserving identity.
This cultural foundation was profoundly deepened during five transformative years in Israel (1990–1995). Walter made Aliyah to Israel at the age of 29 (his Jewish name is Mordechai), where he served in the Israeli army reserve ("miluim"), studied at a yeshiva, and later resided in Ramat Gan. This period, where his parents and brothers joined him, solidified his deep, lifelong connection to Jewish music, language, and cultural resilience. The project itself was born out of profound personal loss and a sense of sacred obligation to keep his late mother's (a celebrated folk singer) voice and work alive.
Walter’s professional mission is to bridge this tradition with contemporary artistry. He masterfully designed a unique methodology to guarantee the quality and market viability of the series' soundtrack: He built a catalog of 50+ songs (with 28 finished, high-quality demos) which are celebrated by both non-Jewish audiences (evidenced by 20M+ organic views) and esteemed institutions including YIVO and ANU Museum of the Jewish People. His strategic partnership with renowned poet Olga Anikina provides the essential "Poetic Bridge," guaranteeing the cultural depth and high quality of the series' English-language soundtrack (based on her 40+ Russian adaptations).
As a proud member of The Dramatists Guild of America, Walter's core mission is to reclaim and build the word "Jewish" into a positive, global, and inclusive brand, much like the word "British" evokes a specific, respected culture.
This is not just a show; it is a brand-building strategy aimed at combating antisemitism by promoting friendly, openly Jewish content. This vision is the driving force behind the entire scalable franchise: JEWISH (The Sitcom), "Jewish, the Movie", "Jewish the Musical"® (the registered trademark), "Jewish Snack", and "Jewish Songs for All". Walter brings a proven, multi-year methodology for positioning JEWISH as an essential, ethical, and highly scalable global brand.