It’s Purim time and who knows more about simchah than the Pester Rebbe aka Yoely Lebovits? This world-renowned badchan and comedian shows us there’s more to humor than meets the eye.
Actually, I’m heading over to Kol Mevaser (Yiddish-language news hotline) to record the Purim segment, for the ninth year. Aside for from my usual busy badchan schedule, this is the time I write all my new material.
Purim is a very special time for me. I get to bring simchah to many Purim seudahs and hospital patients. When I’m not spending time with my family, I try to visit to people I know need cheering up.
During the year people don’t let themselves be truly happy. On Purim it’s like it says in Tehillim [126:2] “Az yimalei sechok pinu,” people who are usually serious allow themselves to laugh until they cry. I feel privileged to make it happen.
Picking a costume. People dress up so funny, I can’t compete. I usually pull something out of my closet, improvise, and hope it works. And another thing, all of the sudden everyone else becomes funny and I’m the normal one, and that’s boring.
Create a free account to keep reading.
