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24 wrz 2016 · Michael Krasny's new book is called Let There Be Laughter. He tells NPR's Scott Simon about this treasury of great Jewish jokes, and why they matter.
19 godz. temu · Funny, he didn’t look like a rabbi! A true “chevra man” (a man of the people), Yishai and his wife Tzofia had become close with some of the local couples their age. My son and daughter-in ...
28 gru 2020 · For many Ashkenazi Jews, in particular, using Yiddish words can be a fun and humorous way to celebrate our heritage and our ancestors, while also helping to keep the language alive.
11 cze 2024 · The Gemara (Nedarim 50b-51a) tells a story about Bar Kapara. Once Bar Kapara tried to make Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi laugh, his best joke was coating a basket with tar so that wheat couldn’t come out...
21 lut 2024 · You know the saying, “All roads lead to Rome?” Well, I believe that the rich history of Jewish jokes can be traced back to the Hebrew month of Adar and the holiday of Purim. That’s right — we...
10 sty 2023 · In European Jewish tradition, the badchan was like a wedding singer who warmed up the crowd; a va’ad is a council — usually of rabbis. This Council of Jesters, so to speak, makes its mission ...
26 gru 2023 · Some of the most famous comedians of all time are Jewish, making fun of themselves in a relatable and self-deprecating way. Here is a roundup of some of the best Jewish jokes from some of...
