Melton: Jewish Humor From Sinai to Seinfeld… And Beyond Part 2

This course reveals a treasure of irresistible jokes from the Israelite relationship with God to the growing divide between cultural and religious Judaism in the early 21st century. Treating Jewish jokes as text, this course invites learners to analyze and interpret the evolving concerns, styles, rhythms, preoccupations, and values of the Jewish people buried deep in words. Long since part of the Jewish soul, humor throughout history, has elevated our spirit and bonded us as a people.