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Pre-holocaust Poland’s collection of Jewish humor.The uniqueness of such historical humor is the fact that anything Jewish which predates the Holocaust is indeed a treasure. In the 19th centrury, 80% of all the Jews in the world resided in what is now Poland. The Jewish folklore, their everyday lives and their wisdom contribute to the timelessness of their humor. Their humor helped them in struggles of always living in a foreign land. The Holocaust was a deliberate attempt to exterminate all Jews. This collection serves as a reminder of their personalities and their lives.Witold Kolankowski, born in Riga of Polish parents, translated an existing collection of Jewish Humor when working in Warsaw. He fell in love with the wisdom and folklore of the Jewish community which in normal circumstances would help them to survive. The Holocaust however, sought a complete end to all Jews. This collection stands as a monument to their existence.