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The Cantor’s Voice

A cantor brags before his congregation in a booming, bellowing voice: “Two years ago I insured my voice with Lloyds of London for $750,000.” There is a hushed and awed silence in the crowded room. Suddenly, from the back of … Continue reading

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Belgian Jewish Life in the different Belgian archives

Just as in other countries, Jews also left traces (and still are leaving traces) in Belgium: The oldest trace is a gravestone in the Flemish city Tienen (French: Tirlemont) of a girl who was known as Rebecca, daughter of Mozes. … Continue reading

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An old Jewish man and a young Jewish man are traveling on the train

An old Jewish man and a young Jewish man are traveling on the train. The young man asks: “Excuse me, what time is it?” The old man does not answer. “Excuse me, sir, what time is it?” The old man … Continue reading

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Inauguration of a memorial stone in memory of the Jewish forced laborers in quarries in Merlemont

I received an invitation from the village of Philippeville which is in the southern part of Belgium to the inauguration of a monument in the memory of 49 Jews who were put into forced labor in quarries in Merlemont (Merlemont … Continue reading

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Een arme jood, Baron de Rotschild en een postbeambte

Er was eens een arme jood die 2 dochters had. Toen de oudste de leeftijd bereikte om te huwen, maakte hij zich grote zorgen hoe hij een en ander zou bekostigen. Hij sprak erover met zijn vrouw en zij adviseerde … Continue reading

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In the hospital ward

Ben was in a hospital ward with two non-Jews. On his first morning, Ben puts on his tefillin, but the non-Jews can’t figure out what he is doing. Finally, one says to the other, “Look how smart those Jews are! … Continue reading

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The prayer

A rabbi said to a precocious six-year-old boy, “So, you tell me that your mother says your prayers for you each night. That’s very commendable. What does she actually say?” The little boy replied, “Thank G-d he’s in bed!” (Source: … Continue reading

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Mealtime on El Al

It was mealtime during a flight on El Al. “Would you like dinner?” the flight attendant asked Moishe, seated in front. “What are my choices?” Moishe asked. “Yes or no,” she replied.

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When a study can be Upside-Down and sadly wrong

Is it funny or sad if a group of academics make an error which even the unlearned can easily find out as being a serious mistake on the behalf of these academics? Let me explain what I am referring too: … Continue reading

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