The tradition of humor in Judaism dates back to the compilation of the Torah and the Midrash in the ancient Middle East, but the most famous form of Jewish humor consists of the more …

Jewish humor mocks everyone — including God. It frequently satirizes religious personalities and institutions, as well as ritu­als and dogma. At the same time, it affirms religious traditions and …

Some Jewish humor is distinctive as it comes from a culture that has, for thousands of years, felt special but has been forced to suffer. From suffering comes our joys as well as our oys. The …

2025年3月10日 · Jewish Humor. Historically, the Jewish people have had an excellent grasp of the absurd—hence their renowned sense of humor and legacy of great jokes. Jerry Seinfeld …

As Moshe Waldoks and Bill Novak suggest in their Big Book of Jewish Humor, Jews are most often funny about something, and it’s usually something they know quite a bit about. In this …

Jewish humor, insists one standard view, is all about coping: Jews were miserable, and laughter kept them going. Jewish psychologists further deconstructed Jewish humor as introjections of …

Jewish humor is distinctive because it comes from a culture that has, for thousands of years, felt special but has been forced to suffer. From suffering comes our joys as well as our oys. The …

2024年5月16日 · The tradition of Jewish humor is a vibrant and enduring aspect of Jewish culture that has captivated audiences around the world for centuries. Rooted in a rich history of …

2025年2月25日 · Jewish puns are a special kind of humor that brings laughter and joy to people of all ages. These clever wordplays often mix language, culture, and history. They can be found …

2016年9月24日 · 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.