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The Big Book of Jewish Humor Paperback – October 31, 2006

by William Novak (Author), Moshe Waldoks (Author)
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A joyous and giftable collection of Jewish humor from every source imaginable: literature, jokes, children’s books, magazines, comics, newspapers, and others—from Mad Magazine to Philip Roth.

Bursting with quick wit and hilarity, this definitive, illustrated volume is beloved by countless readers and considered the must-have book for comedy fans and anyone looking for a good laugh. All the greats are here—from the Marx Brothers and Lenny Bruce to Shel Silverstein and Neil Simon—plus plenty of obscure but still laugh-out-loud comics, as well as literary and historical humor.

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    0061138134
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Two rival businessmen meet in the Warsaw train station. "Where are you going?" says the first man.

"To Minsk," says the second.

"To Minsk, eh? What a nerve you have! I know you're telling me you're going to Minsk because you want me to think that you're really going to Pinsk. But it so happens that I know you really are going to Minsk. So why are you lying to me?"

Four men are walking in the desert.

The German says, "I'm tired and thirsty. I must have a beer."

The Italian says, "I'm tired and thirsty. I must have wine."

The Mexican says, "I'm tired and thirsty.

I must have tequila."

The Jew says, "I'm tired and thirsty. I must have diabetes."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (October 31, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0061138134
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061138133
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.92 x 10.88 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Ben B.
5.0 out of 5 stars The best compilation of Jewish humor I've found
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022
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This books is the gold standard for its genre. I've purchased it multiple times for others. In many sections, the editors' marginal comments give better explanations for the historical, literary, and logical context than I've seen in scholarly treatments. Much of the book contains excerpts from longer works, some of which I like very much and others which I could do without, but there's always a rationale for the included material and how it relates to the cultural and historical contexts of Jewish humor. And the marginal notes often include additional, relevant jokes that are as good or better than the featured sections.

Some of the material is more interesting than funny, but a lot of it is really funny as well-- and if you don't get the jokes at first, this is the kind of book that (on repeated readings) could help you to get the humor over time. I'm a big fan.
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nicky3
5.0 out of 5 stars brought me great joy!
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2019
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it was very funny and would make a great gift!
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J. SKLAR
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2017
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i enjoyed the humor... maybe the commentary was a bit long... but the jokes are classic.
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Lew
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gift for my 99-year-old friend
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2019
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Gave this to a good friend for his 99th birthday. He’s updating his repertoire of jokes. Loves it. He says there are some good ol’ ones and some goid new ones he hasn’t heard.
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E. Arriola
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the funniest books ever!
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2010
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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.
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Stef
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book of Jewish Stories and Jokes
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2012
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This is an unbelievable book of Jewish stories and jokes by modern and ancient authors from Woody Allen, Doonsbury, The Wise Men of Chelm to Sholom Aleichem. The 300 pages is an amazing collection in one place of almost every category of story and joke you can think of.
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Runa
5.0 out of 5 stars The Big Book of Jewish Humor
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2014
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I got this book confused with Zvi's book on Jewish humor, which I didn't even read, but it's a scholarly treatise on the subject. Can you rectify my mistake? THIS is the large collection that I enjoyed so much reading and also found educational.
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George
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny.
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2017
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Very well done with insights of all time great comedians.
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Daniella33
5.0 out of 5 stars Objet
Reviewed in France on July 20, 2022
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Super livre, envoyé rapidement, vendeur sérieux, tout est parfait
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Karryn Barclay
5.0 out of 5 stars Really funny
Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2019
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My adult Jewish daughter and her husband love it
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Ijohn
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what it says on the cover
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2009
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It is difficult to think of any situation where there isn't a Jewish joke that puts a humourus slant to it.
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VALHALLALAND
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Choice For Your Guest Room.
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2017
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This is a great book to pick up and flip through for some good laughs when you're not in the mood to launch into a whole new novel. Every guest room should have one. Your guests will thank you.
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Tamara
3.0 out of 5 stars Funny but dated
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2024
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Many jokes will offend the sensibilities of feminists. Worth it for the jokes that aren't about married couples hating each other, or women only caring about how much money a man makes.
Could definitely use an update, or at least some comments on sexist humour.
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