I worked for Jimmy Carter — a hero fo r Jews • I grew up with Richard Belzer — the funniest kid in Hebrew school • I’m o pposed to circumcision — can my son still b e Jewish?
Looking into the rich history of the Borscht Belt and the rise of Jewish comedy in the mid-20th century, including the legacy of the late comedian, Jackie Mason.
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