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| The Big Book of Jewish Humor | 
 enlarge | Authors: William Novak, Moshe Waldoks
Publisher: Collins
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (14 reviews)
Sales Rank: 216490
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 0061138134
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.87
EAN: 9780061138133
ASIN: 0061138134
Publication Date: November 1, 2006
Release Date: October 31, 2006
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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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 It Makes You Laugh, It Makes You Think September 12, 2008
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 Jewish Comedians in America
Verry, verry funny March 25, 2008
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! May 31, 2007
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.
 Book of Humor May 15, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I liked the book; I loved the price. It was used but in very good condition.
 Big Book Of Jewish Humor January 18, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Lots for the money. A few of the long stories I couldn't really relate to, being a thorough goy.
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