Jewish Culture
Borat in America
Sacha Baron Cohen's satirical look at the United States -- and (fake) Kazakh anti-Semitism.
Laughing at Jewish Parents
Jewish mothers and fathers have (unintentionally) made great sources of humor.
Accepting Absurdity
How Jews' focus on language and texts set the stage for the "crazy reasoning" of Jewish humor
What Does the Hebrew Word ‘Ir’ Mean?
The Hebrew word for city comes from a verbal root that means "wakeful."
What Do the Words Abba and Ima (Ema) Mean?
Though not originally Hebrew terms, they are now among the most commonly used Hebrew words.