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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Funny Jews: Buddy Hackett on divorce and naked baths

Funny Jews: Buddy Hackett on divorce and naked baths

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished November 11, 2025

Why we laugh? I believe Jews love to laugh. We laugh at ourselves, at our quirks and at the very things that make us who we are. We laugh out of affection, not malice. Throughout history, humor has helped us find light in dark moments, whether facing...

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about Mr. Schwartz?

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about Mr. Schwartz?

Published December 1, 2021

From Groucho Marx to the Borscht Belt to Sarah Silverman, many of America’s best-known comedians have been Jewish. And so important is humor to Jewish culture that a landmark study on American Jewish identity in 2013 found that 42 percent of American...

Mel Brooks on "Mel Brooks Unwrapped": “It is kind of a walk through my life, a memoir. Some of it is funny and some of it is moving and touching." (HBO) 

Mel Brooks’ 500 pages on himself

PJ Grisar, ForwardPublished November 30, 2021

This story 'Mel Brooks' 500 pages on himself' was originally published on Nov. 30 by the Forward. Sign up here to get the latest stories from the Forward delivered to you each morning.” All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business By...

Why I can't wait for Mel Brooks' new memoir

Why I can’t wait for Mel Brooks’ new memoir

Jordan PalmerPublished August 13, 2021

“I hope fans of comedy will get a kick out of the stories behind my work, and really enjoy taking this remarkable ride with me.”—Mel Brooks I'm a fan, and I can't wait to take this ride with you Mel. I believe the reason it took Brooks 95-years...

Here’s your Jewish joke of the week

Here’s your Jewish joke of the week

Published August 11, 2021

From Groucho Marx and the Borscht Belt to Sarah Silverman, many of America’s best-known comedians have been Jewish. And so important is humor to Jewish culture that a landmark study on American Jewish identity in 2013 found that 42 percent of American...

Here’s your Jewish joke of the week

Here’s your Jewish joke of the week

Published July 8, 2021

From Groucho Marx and the Borscht Belt to Sarah Silverman, many of America’s best-known comedians have been Jewish. And so important is humor to Jewish culture that a landmark study on American Jewish identity in 2013 found that 42 percent of American...

Here's your Jewish joke of the week

Here’s your Jewish joke of the week

Published July 2, 2021

From Groucho Marx to the Borscht Belt to Sarah Silverman, many of America’s best-known comedians have been Jewish. And so important is humor to Jewish culture that a landmark study on American Jewish identity in 2013 found that 42 percent of American...

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