If we do not laugh, we will cry. Crying will only make us

If we do not laugh, we will cry. Crying will only make us hotter and sweatier. We Jews like to joke about death because what you laugh at and make familiar can no longer frighten you. Besides, Chayaleh, what else is there to do?

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In Jane Yolen's "The Devil's Arithmetic," the character shares a poignant insight about the importance of humor, especially in the face of adversity. The quote emphasizes that if we do not find ways to laugh, we may succumb to tears, which can burden us further. For the Jewish community, humor about serious topics like death serves as a coping mechanism, making the fear of such topics more manageable and familiar.

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