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Mark Etinger
Jewish humor is a special kind of humor. It dates back even to the Torah, which puts an emphasis on the ability for laughter to lift the spirits of people suffering the worst tribulations. Often anecdotal, Jewish humor spans from the self-deprecating to the deprecation of everyone else. Schlep a few laughs into your life with some humorous Jewish books. Brought to you by some of the funniest, prolific Jewish writers since Moses, here are 9 funny Jewish books: 1. A Clever Title Goes Here, by Mordechai Schmutter -Schmutter, a freelance writer/editor and columnist, is known for his hilarious personal essays and articles, and his book Don't Yell "Challah!" in a Crowded Matzah Bakery. His second book is no sophomore slump -- it'll keep you laughing for hours! 2. Encyclopedia of Jewish Humor: From Biblical Times to the Modern Age, compiled by Henry D. Spalding - A collection of anecdotes, quips and jokes about all things Jewish, this encyclopedia illustrates, above all else, our ability to make fun of ourselves. 3. How To Be an Extremely Reform Jew, by David M. Bader- Though out of print, used copies of this book -- comprised of a series of short essays that still circulate on the Internet (including "The Yo-Yo Diet Guide to Jewish Feasts and Fasts") -- can be found in various online bookstores. 4. Yiddish With Dick and Jane, by Ellis Weiner - This tale of Dick and Jane, grown-up and married seamlessly integrates Yiddish into an otherwise ordinary (but funny) story about adulthood. 5. The Modern Jewish Girl's Guide to Guilt, edited by Ruth Andrew Ellenson - A compilation of essays about the many sources of guilt (including mothers and singledom), the Guide to Guilt will surely make you reminiscent about your own experiences with guilt. 6. Cool Jew: The Ultimate Guide for Every Member of the Tribe, by Lisa Alcalay Klug - Also known as "The Heebster Handbook," Klug's field guide to Judaism in the 21st century covers the span of the Jewish lifestyle, including rituals, style, holidays, spirituality and language. Original illustrations pepper this book, which is full of biting, acerbic wit. 7. Jewtopia: The Chosen Book for the Chosen People, by Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson - Outrageous and over-the-top, The Chosen Book is the most comprehensive (and hysterically ridiculous) guide to Judaism around. 8. How To Raise a Jewish Dog, by the fictional Rabbis of the Boca Raton Theological Seminary - Begging such questions as "What kind of job is this, growing dogs? Are these dogs nice? I mean, of course they are. But if not, is this refundable? Is this a stable business? Do you make a decent living? Does the insurance kill you or is it okay?", How to Raise a Jewish Dog applies the sort of stereotypical scrutiny and standards to dog training as child-rearing in the Jewish culture. 9. If You Can't Say Anything Nice, Say It in Yiddish: The Book of Yiddish Insults and Curses, by Lita Epstein - A glossary to one of the richest language's in the world, Say It in Yiddish is 160 of the best Yiddish curses and insults for when you just aren't in the mood for any mitzvahs.
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