A collection of Jewish humor from every source imaginable: literature, jokes, children's books, magazines, comics, newspapers and others, from Woody Allen to Israel Zangwill.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
One of the funniest books ever!:
If you're Jewish, were raised around Jewish friends, or are familiar with Jewish humor, get this book. It's brilliant and has humor in it for every one, from the dry to the witty, from the political to the familial.
It Makes You Laugh, It Makes You Think:
In a way, we don't ask much of books that tell us they're going to be funny. We want them to make us laugh. But a book of Jewish humor has to do more than that. We have to think. We have to feel the anguish and the joys of Jewish life. We have to smell the pickles and see the relatives. This book is an absolutely fabulous collection of wonderful jokes. I think in some ways a book like this is a fascinating introduction to Jewish life. --Lawrence J. Epstein, author of The Haunted Smile: The Story of... more info
Verry, verry funny:
I purchased this book as a gift for my brother. Before I repackaged it to send, I scanned several pages and found the stories, jokes and side bars very funny so, I ordered a second copy for myself. If you're looking for a place to discover the history of Jewish humor, the very early comedians who developed this medium, quotes to use in any speach you may make or are just looking for good laughs, this is the book for you.
You don't have to be Jewish!:
For anyone exposed to American TV and movies (which I have been since the 50's) this is entertainment mother's milk. We've all become a little Jewish (comedically speaking) and I, at least, am decidedly better for it.
