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“We are ultimately unknowable to ourselves and others. Our past and future are mostly unknowable. God is unknowable. For the present the universe - its origins and its destiny - is unknowable, as is whether there are many universes. Infinity is unknowable. These are some of the fundamental reasons why I call myself an agnostic.”
― Spiritual Envy: An Agnostic's Quest
― Spiritual Envy: An Agnostic's Quest
“Three modern rabbis are arguing about which of the three is the most progressive. “I am definitely the most progressive,” says the first rabbi. “We allow smoking during services.” “That’s nothing,” replies the second rabbi. “We serve pork spareribs during Yom Kippur.” “Not bad,” replies the third rabbi. “But I have you all beat. During Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we post signs at my temple—closed for the holidays.”
― Let There Be Laughter: A Treasury of Great Jewish Humor and What It All Means – An NPR Host's Hilarious and Enlightening Collection Celebrating Comedy and Cultural Identity
― Let There Be Laughter: A Treasury of Great Jewish Humor and What It All Means – An NPR Host's Hilarious and Enlightening Collection Celebrating Comedy and Cultural Identity
“Excuse me, Mr. Kleinman,” Stein says. “I used to live around the corner, and forty years ago I left a pair of shoes with you for repair. Is it possible you still have them?” Kleinman looks at Stein and says, “Vas dey black ving tips?” Stein remembers and says, “Yes. They were!” “And you vanted a half sole mit rubber heels?” “Yes,” says Stein. “That is exactly what I wanted.” “And you vanted taps on the heels only?” “Yes!” says Stein. “Do you still have them?” Mr. Kleinman looks up at him, squints, and says, “Dey be ready Vendsday.”
― Let There Be Laughter: A Treasury of Great Jewish Humor and What It All Means – An NPR Host's Hilarious and Enlightening Collection Celebrating Comedy and Cultural Identity
― Let There Be Laughter: A Treasury of Great Jewish Humor and What It All Means – An NPR Host's Hilarious and Enlightening Collection Celebrating Comedy and Cultural Identity
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