Joe Fleisch

In 1986, Stephan Remmler of the German new wave band Trio released "Alles hat ein Ende (nur die Wurst hat zwei)" (everything has an end, but the sausage has two), which became iconic in Germany. This song inspired Joe Fleisch, aka Jossi Reich, frontman of the Jewish Monkeys and the Jewrhythmics.

The Jewrhythmics aimed to revive Yiddish pop music in Germany, reimagining Remmler's song as a Yiddish, synth-driven, 80s-style pop anthem. This project was documented by Maxim Biller, a friend of Reich and a prominent German writer.

Jossi Reich adopted the pseudonym Joe Fleisch to blend the persona of a concentration camp survivor with the edgy vibe of the 80s German new wave scene. This identity allowed him to bring Yiddish tradition into contemporary German pop culture with a satirical and flamboyant twist. In his performances, Fleisch presents himself as a mix of a millionaire, history professor, and "part-time pornographer," combining decadence with humor.

Beyond the Jewrhythmics, Joe Fleisch has established himself as a "neo-Yiddish singer," collaborating with various artists. He released his debut EP "Oi Amerike" in 2011, followed by "The Yiddish" in 2014, featuring a Yiddish version of Stephan Remmler’s "Da, Da, Da."

Fleisch also appeared in Petite Meller's cover of Grauzone’s "Eisbär," blending Yiddish elements with contemporary pop. Recently, he collaborated with Israeli composer Uri Toledano and director Guy Bolandi on a modern electro-oriental version of "Wursht."