Let Laughter Ring
Preface
Now, more than at any time in the history of our people, humor has a place in Jewish life. I was delighted to find the Jewish Publication Society in agreement with me that at the present time the Jew should be encouraged to laugh. Several valuable books of Jewish humor have appeared in the last few years in German, Yiddish, and Hebrew. The…
Let Laughter Ring is a book made up of hundreds of jokes and short, clever stories about Jewish life. The humor focuses on everyday experiences, such as being an immigrant, dealing with family relationships, thinking about politics, and adjusting to life in America. Many of the jokes play with familiar stereotypes—about businessmen, doctors, rabbis, marriage, and family life—and often feature self-mockery.
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