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St. Louis Jewish Light

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Jewish Humor

Welcome to Kutsher's: The Last Catskills Resort' wistfully evokes famous upstate New York country club

Welcome to Kutsher’s: The Last Catskills Resort’ wistfully evokes famous upstate New York country club

BY DAN BUFFA, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished October 30, 2021

If you looked up Wilt Chamberlain's employment history, one of the first jobs you'll find is the Kutsher's Country Club. Before the man could break NBA records and go on to be one of the best in the game, he was The Borscht Belt Bellhop. But it was...

Jon Hamm and Larry David discuss Yiddish words during the first episode of Season 11 of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." (Screenshot from HBO)

Larry David gives Jon Hamm a Yiddish lesson in very Jewish start to new season of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Philissa CramerPublished October 25, 2021

Spoiler alert: This article contains plot details from Episode 1 of Season 11 of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” (JTA) — Matzo balls, shiva calls and a Yiddish lesson all played a role in the first episode of the 11th season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,”...

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about my uncle Terry?

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about my uncle Terry?

Jordan PalmerPublished October 20, 2021

Got a joke? Email it to me at [email protected] Here's two for you:

At 95, Mel Brooks will finally deliver ‘History of the World: Part II’

At 95, Mel Brooks will finally deliver ‘History of the World: Part II’

Published October 18, 2021

(JTA) — You couldn’t Torquemada it: Mel Brooks is making a sequel to “History of the World: Part I,” the 1981 revue that delighted and/or appalled Jews with, among other segments, a cheery musical take on the Spanish Inquisition. The...

Do you now this Jew? He's one of "The Mad Jews" behind Mad Magazine

Do you now this Jew? He’s one of “The Mad Jews” behind Mad Magazine

Jordan PalmerPublished October 14, 2021

When a recent storm passed through St. Louis, knocking out power to many homes in South City, I found myself sitting in the house looking for something to do. "Read something," my beautiful wife said. "You have two shelves of books sitting there, read...

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about Mrs. Goldberg calling the funeral home?

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about Mrs. Goldberg calling the funeral home?

jordan palmerPublished October 13, 2021

We are now in week #5 of our Jewish Joke of the Week. This week's joke comes to us from Elaine Ginsberg. Elaine, your cookie coupon is on the way. If you would like a free cookie, and you have a good Jewish(ish) joke, email me at [email protected].

This new video of a classic Yiddish song will make you plotz

This new video of a classic Yiddish song will make you plotz

Lior ZaltzmanPublished October 11, 2021

Our favorite purveyors of Ashkenazi grandma chic are back with a new Yiddish bop and we are obsessed. Obsessed, I tell you! Vibers, the Israeli duo of Michal Karmi and Yael Tal, have a new remake of a Yiddish standard — this time with a version...

Another funny Yiddish proverb my Bubbe/Zayde used to say

Another funny Yiddish proverb my Bubbe/Zayde used to say

Jordan PalmerPublished October 10, 2021

Since joining the Jewish Light, I’ve reflected on my own Jewish experience growing up, and part of that was the Yiddish my grandparents would use, particularly my maternal grandparents, Mama and Baba. Both would use Yiddish on occasion, and not knowing...

Joan Rivers, the ultimate Jewish woman, taught us how to take back our power

Joan Rivers, the ultimate Jewish woman, taught us how to take back our power

Carly Pildis, ForwardPublished October 9, 2021

What does the Jewish mother make for dinner? Reservations. And what did the server ask her table? Nothing; they never let a man finish a sentence. This was the image of the Jewish American woman when men were the only ones telling the jokes. She...

Alan Kalter, longtime announcer and foil for Letterman, dies at 78

Alan Kalter, longtime announcer and foil for Letterman, dies at 78

Published October 6, 2021

(JTA) — Alan Kalter, his rabbi said, was a “mensch,” a past temple president who dutifully Zoomed into services throughout the pandemic. Kelter died Monday at 78 at at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut, surrounded by his wife and daughters....

Which 'Seinfeld' Character are you?

Which ‘Seinfeld’ Character are you?

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement AssociatePublished October 5, 2021

In case you missed it, the hit-sitcom "Seinfeld" is now on Netflix. In honor of that, take this quiz to find out which character you are destined to be! /**/

Jon Stewart’s new show is not very funny — it is a mitzvah

Jon Stewart’s new show is not very funny — it is a mitzvah

PJ Grisar, ForwardPublished September 30, 2021

The title of Jon Stewart’s new show might have had a double-meaning for almost anyone else. “The Problem with Jon Stewart” sounds like the beginning of a rant by your conservative uncle, or maybe a gripe from a pedantic comedy critic. In its...

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