Star Mitzvah

A fictional Dada artist invented for the show.

“I have two tickets to the Udo Fritzenheim show at the museum tomorrow, not to mention an invitation for lunch with the artist afterwards.”— Niles

An avant-garde art movement of the early 20th century that rejected logic and reason, embracing nonsense and irrationality.

“Lunch with a Dada master!”— Frasier

The iconic science fiction franchise created by Gene Roddenberry, spanning multiple TV series and films beginning in 1966.

“The Seattle Star Trek convention is this weekend, and all the Enterprise captains are making an appearance.”— Noel

British-American actress known for roles in Dynasty and other film and television productions.

“It's only the wig Joan Collins wore in Star Trek Twenty-Eight, 'City on the Edge of Forever.'”— Noel

A novel by Evelyn Waugh (1945), adapted into a celebrated 1981 British television serial, about the aristocratic Flyte family and their Catholic faith.

“So was Brideshead Revisited!”— Noel

A children's book by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel), published in 1957, one of the most iconic children's books in English.

“I can't count the number of bedtimes we spent cuddled together reading The Cat in the Hat.”— Lilith

The Boston Pops Orchestra, an American orchestra based in Boston that performs popular and light classical music.

“that innocent, chubby-legged toddler who once danced naked at the Boston Pops”— Lilith

A Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for boys at age thirteen, marking their assumption of religious responsibilities.

“a Bar Mitzvah is a rite of passage, not an opportunity for you to collect presents.”— Lilith

The ancient Semitic language of the Jewish people, used in religious texts, prayer, and as the official language of Israel.

“And in the spirit of the occasion, I'm going to try to learn it in Hebrew.”— Frasier

A Hebrew greeting meaning 'Peaceful Sabbath,' commonly used on or before the Jewish Sabbath.

“Pookh lod wih le koo... [in Hebrew] Shabbat shalom.”— Frasier

A Hebrew and Yiddish phrase meaning 'good luck' or 'congratulations,' commonly used at Jewish celebrations.

“Mazel Tov. You must be very proud - of your son, not yourselves.”— Gendler

A small, round head covering worn by Jewish men, especially during prayer and religious ceremonies.

“Frasier, Niles, and Martin are wearing yarmulkes, while Lilith has a hat on.”— Frasier

A Hebrew phrase meaning 'may your strength be firm,' traditionally said to congratulate someone who has performed a religious duty.

“Yasher Koach Frederick. That was a beautiful passage, and a wonderful reading.”— Gendler

American actor who played Captain Jonathan Archer on the TV series Star Trek: Enterprise (2001-2005).

“I need Scott Bakula's autograph to make my collection complete.”— Noel

Canadian actor famous for playing Captain James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek television series and films.

“I would, but William Shatner's restraining order against me is still in effect.”— Noel

Character from Star Trek: Enterprise, played by Scott Bakula, captain of the first Enterprise starship.

“He opens his backpack and gets a publicity photo of Bakula in his garb as Captain Archer.”— Noel

American television screenwriter and producer, best known as the creator of the Star Trek franchise.

“A man named Gene Roddenberry had a vision...”— Noel

Episode 28 of the original Star Trek series (1967), widely regarded as one of the best episodes of the series, written by Harlan Ellison.

“It's only the wig Joan Collins wore in Star Trek Twenty-Eight, 'City on the Edge of Forever.'”— Noel

A fictional constructed language created for the alien Klingon species in the Star Trek franchise, developed into a full language by linguist Marc Okrand.

“They're the same words, but they're in Klingon.”— Noel

A fortified wine produced in the Jerez region of Spain, frequently served by Niles and Frasier throughout the series.

“Sherry, Frasier?”— Niles