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ISJL Education Newsletter

APRIL 2020

4/1/2020

 
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April Showers (of Laughter)

​An imam, a priest, and rabbi are serving on an interfaith Q&A panel. As the final question, the moderator asks them all what, at the end of their lives, they would like people to say at their funeral. The imam sagely replies, “that I walked in the ways of God as a good human.” The priest seriously responds, “that I expanded my church beyond the walls of our building and into the hearts of people.” The rabbi glibly shouts out, “LOOK! HE’S MOVING!”
 
While known as the People of the Book, Jews might also be known as the People of the Joke. We have a long history of looking at the humorous side of things, regardless of the situation we are in. Case in point, while romancing what it was like to live in a somewhat oppressive situation, Fiddler on the Roof exclaims “May God bless and keep the Czar… far away from us!” From Mel Brooks to Lenny Bruce, and from the Bible to Ben Stiller, we have embraced the humorous side of life at every turn. We have books about Jewish jokes, and it seems like members of the tribe are on the forefront of comedic output in America. Like the Angel and Jacob, we decided to embrace our funny bones and write an April Fool’s edition of the newsletter. Contained within, you can find:
 
  • A Not-So-Small Texas Airport Review
  • Beyond Imagination: Jewish Education Off-Book
  • Fitness Frenzy
  • MAJOR UPDATE: Expanding Educational Expectations
  • New Hosting Requirements
 
We hope these articles provide you a moment of levity and tickle your heart!

    The ISJL Education Team

    We're proud to provide our partners with new monthly  resources and enrichment to share with your classrooms and communities! If you have newsletter questions or requests, email Education Director Rabbi Matt Dreffin: mdreffin@isjl.org. 

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          • Order TAP Supplies
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          • TAP Workshops
          • Zadeck TAP Mentors
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        • Presenters Roster
      • Heritage & Interpretation >
        • Virtual Vacation >
          • Virtual Road Trip Through the Jewish South
        • Temple B'nai Israel - Natchez
      • History >
        • Encyclopedia of Southern Jewish Communities >
          • Alabama Encyclopedia
          • Arkansas Encyclopedia
          • Georgia Encyclopedia
          • Florida Encyclopedia
          • Kentucky Encyclopedia
          • Louisiana Encyclopedia
          • Mississippi Encyclopedia
          • North Carolina Encyclopedia
          • Oklahoma Encyclopedia
          • South Carolina Encyclopedia
          • Tennessee Encyclopedia
          • Texas Encyclopedia
          • Virginia Encyclopedia
          • Encyclopedia Credits
        • Meet the Historian
        • Oral History
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