'And When the Rabbi Laughs'

Joy and humor are an integral part of Jewish tradition. The very name of Abrahams son, Yitzchak (Isaac), reflects his mothers laughter when she heard the good news of her forthcoming delivery of a child. She thought it hilarious that she would be blessed with a son in her advanced age.King David danced joyfully and publicly before the Holy Ark as it was being brought back to its home.The rabbis of...