Sunday, November 12, 2017

Mikveh Israel Cemetery in Philadelphia: Grave Jewish Humor

An off-the cuff-quip made in the 1820s was so witty that lawyer William J. Duane, recorded it in his diary:

“Dr. Chapman and some friends were passing by Spruce Street when they noticed a light under the gate of the Jewish cemetery (Mikveh Israel Cemetery) “I wonder what that light is,” said one.

“An Israelite.” said the doctor.