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To: jjotto

A classic! So many great stories about the wise men of Chelm.

I first recall learning them from Leo Rosten’s books. Great stuff!

3 posted on 08/24/2022 9:56:34 PM PDT by jfd1776 (John F. Di Leo, Illinois Review Columnist)

To: jfd1776

My late mother was active in Yiddish theater back in the 40s/50s. Chelm was a popular setting for sketches.

4 posted on 08/24/2022 10:07:41 PM PDT by reformedliberal (Make yourself less available.)

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