Jewish Comedy: A Serious History

Jewish Comedy: A Serious History

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What makes a joke Jewish? Each line tells a much bigger story. And whether we’re reading the Book of Esther or binge-watching Larry David — we’ve been laughing for centuries. Jeremy Dauber on his new book “Jewish Comedy: a Serious History.“