Get Rooted:
Using Jewish Humor to Gain Jewish Wisdom

Mel Brooks, when asked to define a Jewish joke said, "A Jewish joke is one that every Jew has heard before, and no gentile would ever understand." This fall, it’s time to get rooted to your innate Jewish wisdom. Many lessons from the Talmud can be found in humorous Jewish jokes and in the family stories we share as a Jewish people.

Under the guidance of comedian and storyteller Joey Novick, we will explore the jewish humor of many Jewish comedians from Mel Brooks to Larry David, and the lessons they provide in Jewish wisdom. During this highly experiential and interactive workshop, we will also explore our own innate Jewish wisdom through storytelling.

Suggested reading for the class:

• Jewish Humor: What the Best Jewish Jokes Say About the Jews - Rabbi Joseph Telushkin

 

• The Big Book of Jew­ish Humor - William Novak; Moshe Wal­doks, eds.

 

• Article at this link:www.myjewishlearning.com/article/wit-wisdom-humor/ https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/wit-wisdom-humor/

 

• The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Talmud: Wisdom of the Ages About Law, Religion, Science, Mathematics, Philosophy, and More - Aaron Parry