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Tag: Hebrew Month Of Adar
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A primary influence on Jewish jokes? The ancient Purim spiel
Chanie Kirschner
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· 21 Feb
The article explores the influence of the ancient Purim spiel on Jewish humor, tracing the roots of Jewish jokes back to the holiday of Purim in the Hebrew month of Adar.