You think politics is crazy today? Try electing a Mayor for the Village of Wise Fools.

We just experienced the convention of one of the major parties in the United States. Now try it in Chelm.

[Note: this story contains a quick reference to the author's collegiate alma mater, Yale.]

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What do you do about an infestation of mice in the synagogue? More to the point--what do the Wise Fools do?

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An epic battle: Boris the Balagoola versus a strange, three-legged fowl!

(You've heard the Thanksgiving version and you've heard the poetry version, but here's the Original Recipe.)

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This story just isn't kosher.

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Nancy Sullivan is back as an 84-year-old brand-new mother. This could only happen among the Wise Fools. (The 84-year-old mother part. Happily, Nancy can happen anywhere.)

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Schneider the Tailor needs some help with his business. Where else would a Wide Fool turn? [Note: this is a very New York joke, but we left it in as it was one of the late Charlie Powell's favorite stories.] Special appearance by the great and powerful Nancy Sullivan.

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In the afterlife--especially for a Wise Fool like Boris the Balagoola--there are different meal plans for "upstairs" and "downstairs," if you know what we mean....

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Sometimes it's tough for the Wise Fools to get first-class treatment.

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Too much of a good thing? Perhaps, if you're a Wise Fool.

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Relya, Wise Fool of Chelm, world-traveler, widow, one ungrateful son, is ready for the perfect vacation: a journey to meet The Grand Guru high in the Hermalayas.

Recorded live at Bayit Shelanu on September 16, 2023, with gratitude to Rabbi Jan Goldstein. (Early audio issue clears quickly.)

Starring guest performer Rena Strober!

https://www.renastrober.com/ Also featuring Bruce Garnitz!

(Small sound glitch in the first ten seconds...stick with it!)

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