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Funny Jewish sayings have been around a long time. We are going to look at some of these sayings, some funny quotes and jokes about Jews, and some Yiddish words and their meanings.
- Jewish Slang Words
yiddishe kup - means "Jewish head;" refers to the Jewish...
- Jewish Slang Words
yiddishe kup - means "Jewish head;" refers to the Jewish mindset or way of thinking; Check out these funny Jewish sayings for more ideas of commonly used phrases and expressions.
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.
A brief glossary of important and commonly used Yiddish words and phrases. Bissel (bisl)— A little bit, as in “I just want to eat a bissel right now.” Bubbe (bubby) — Grandmother
it is easier to describe Jewish humor in terms of what it is not, than what it is. It is not, for example, escapist. It is not slapstick. It is not physical. It is generally not cruel and does not attack the weak or the infirm. At the same time, it is also not polite or gentle.
Allen Lipis shares some of the funny and serious quotes he’s compiled over the years, mostly from Jewish sources.
In Jewish humor, comedy and tragedy are intertwined and it is often what you might call “laughter through tears,” or as we say in Yiddish, “a bitterer gelekhter!” Jewish humor is unique, not only because it pokes fun at our shortcomings and weaknesses, but because it reflects upon the history of our people.
