LYNDHURST, Ohio, Nov. 21, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Chas. S. Elinsky actually wrote a book which is certain to delight and captivate the reader with "tam" (flavor). "Meisas" is an amusing book replete with Jewish humor and comical "schtick" (pranks). Ironic? Nah, it's true! He did it because he claims a compulsion to make people laugh.
Elinsky's compilation of jokes, quotes and anecdotes is a Jewish Deli of Humor (now available through 1stBooks Library). It is an amusing work focusing on humor while enlightening readers with a healthy dose of Yiddish words and phrases. An aleph-bet glossary, defining each Yiddish or Hebrew word is also provided.
If you're fascinated by Judaism, or its fundamental principles and customs, then Elinsky scores with "Meisas."
More importantly, Elinsky's book utilizes humor as a tool to ease not just a person's bad day, but a few prejudices, and predispositions about the Judaic culture. This collection of quips and clips subtly suggests that humor (vintage or not) is a dynamic force with which to sustain people during the worst of times. Many would agree, every little bit helps us drudge through the challenges of day-to-day living.
The author interweaves one-liners with gentle stories and illustrations in his colorful use of the "mother tongue" of his childhood, to the common words that have crept into the American dialect. It's a joyous read, a wonderful addition to any personal library, and a smart, creative resource for the clever linguist.
As for Chas. S. Elinsky, in the finance arena most of his life, he served as the General Manager of the Cleveland Jewish News prior to retirement. He discovered early on during meetings, company events and particularly locker room discussions that humor brought about invitations to tell "Meisas" wherever he went.
This ability to make people laugh helped structure a portfolio of anecdotes, jocosities and humorous stories. His academic background includes a B.A. in English, a Certificate in advertising and, not least, a Bar Mitzvah Certificate.
So, if worldly problems have you down, buy the newly published book "Meisas." It's kosher and fun to read. It may be his first venture into writing books, but hopefully, it won't be his last.
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