Laughter
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Some things are best understood through explanation. Others need a good story—or a good joke. These books look at family, friendship, culture, aging, mishaps, and the peculiar business of being alive.
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Jewish Humor That Travels
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Old expressions, family habits, holiday rituals, aching backs, pickles, matzah, and the affectionate comedy of everyday Jewish life.
Afi Kommen with Co-Conspirators Tai Sheridan & Gabby Hyman |
CHALLAH! celebrates the warmth, wit, and irresistible generosity of Jewish food and family life. From bagels and brisket to chicken soup, kugel, deli waiters, and leftovers, Afi Kommen serves up affectionate jokes about the traditions, conversations, and unforgettable meals that bring people together. Funny, familiar, and welcoming, CHALLAH! reminds us that the best stories—and the best laughs—are always shared around the table.
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SCHVITZ! is a playful celebration of Yiddish words beginning with the letter S—the colorful language of family kitchens, crowded delis, neighborhood stoops, and generations of Jewish laughter. Through jokes, stories, and irresistible expressions, Afi Kommen reminds us that some words don't just describe life—they make it funnier. Whether you grew up hearing them or are discovering them for the first time, SCHVITZ! is a joyful reminder that the best language is meant to be shared, laughed over, and passed along.
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Don’t Stoop! finds comedy in the aches, habits, warnings, and indignities of living in a Jewish body. From posture and digestion to doctors, aging, and family advice, these clever jokes treat the body with affection. It celebrates the glorious comedy of being human—and being told to stand up straight.
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In a Pickle takes a joyful seat in the neighborhood deli, where pastrami is piled high, matzo balls have opinions, and everyone knows how you should order. Warm, clever, and full of recognizable Jewish characters, it celebrates the food, arguments, affection, and glorious comedy served with every satisfying deli meal.
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Passover Jokes brings fresh laughter to the seder table with affectionate Jewish humor about matzah, family, the Four Questions, Elijah, the afikomen, and the long wait for dinner. Warm, clever, and clean enough to read aloud, it celebrates the glorious comedy hiding inside one of Judaism’s most beloved annual traditions.
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