Tachles - Kniha židovských vtipů, anekdot a povídek (2021)

The book Tachles contains over two hundred jokes and anecdotes, as well as eleven short stories by well-known Jewish authors (Sholom Aleichem, Gustav Meyrink, Ephraim Kishon, Yitzhak Leib Peretz). All the texts humorously tackle serious and trivial problems of both individuals and human society. They target relationships within families and among neighbors, our relationship with authorities, business matters, religion, politics, love, and deceit. Tachles is related to the Hebrew word tachlit (meaning, purpose, essence) and literally means 'to the point.' Good humor also gets to the core, to the essence of the problem – and in this sense, it is a gift, as it can light up our face when we feel like crying. In the book Tachles, those who enjoy double meanings, dark, kindly ironic, and somewhat politically incorrect humor will find satisfaction. It is a suitable gift for lovers of Jewish humor and for anyone looking to unwind from the hardships of everyday life.