101 Classic Jewish Jokes: Jewish Humor from Groucho Marx to Jerry Seinfeld

by Robert Menchin

Book Overview

From the Borscht Belt shtick of Rodney Dangerfield to the urbane wit of Jerry Seinfeld, Jewish humor has had an enormous influence on modern comedy. Jokes about doctors, jokes about food, jokes about mothers--101 classics are in this book, along with witty essays and charming cartoons by Joe Kohl. 101 Classic Jewish Jokes is a must for every fan of Jewish humor--and anyone who needs a good laugh.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0914457888
• ISBN13: 9780914457886
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Mustang Publishing Company (TN)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

It is SO funny

I read through it the first time and thought it was funny--but after reading it again and again, I laugh even more. Having grown up in New York and worked for and known many Jewish people, I have a mental picture of them saying these very same things. I told my brother I would send it to him when I finished reading it, but I'm keeping it and will probably buy another one for him. Catherine Seitz

Four Dreidels (out of five)

The book itself didn't make much sense, but anything that mentions Barbra Streisand is Kosher with me. I actually peed all over myself (twice). Hysterical I tell you.

I Grew Up with This!

This is funny stuff. I grew up with this and its good to see this stuff in print. It's great reading. It's a real goof when you've got your head in this book laughing it off and you know you are getting some strange looks. This I've got to laugh twice at!

hilarious!

Sure, sure, you've heard 'em before -- but who cares! They're classic jokes, and Kohl's cartoons are alone worth the price of the book. This book will cover most of my Hanukkah gifts this year!

'fall down on the floor' laughing....a real tonic...

My family took turns reading the book out loud at breakfast....we could not stop reading or laughing....we were all late for work....what great medicine, these jokes just don't go out of style...I'm smiling just thinking about it