SAN DIEGO (Press Release) — Why are Jews funny? Better stated, why do we love humor and why do we make it such a major part of our personalities?
In 1978, Time magazine claimed that 80 percent of all stand-up comedians in the United States were Jewish.
There are plenty of theories to explain why Jews live, breath, and love giving and receiving things that are funny. Even Sigmund Fraud pitched in with a few theories.
An upcoming class organized by the Congregation Beth Israel Men’s Club will explore why, and also focus on those wonderful comedians who lived to make us laugh.
The guest lecturer, Abe Vorensky, possesses a lifelong love and depth of knowledge comedy, specifically its diverse history. This love began when Abe served up songs and jokes as a teenage MC in a Catskill mountain hotel.
Through the years, Abe has remained an enthusiastic comedy historian focusing on how Jewish humor has played major role in our personal, social, and political thought.
The class will be held via Zoom from 7-8 p.m. on October 20. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfu6oqDktEtSiwMUFLtvl34G1SvOCfPP4
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Preceding provided by Congregation Beth Israel.