Thirteen brief, illustrated, traditional Jewish tales, each accompanied by an appropriate saying. These 13 tales range in humor from slapstick to ridiculous to poignant. Each story includes a Yiddish word or two followed by a simple translation and ends with a saying, e.g., "Not every thought is worth expressing"; "Everyone has his own craziness.

The sign -- A made-to-order suit -- Chicken soup -- A philosophical dispute -- The umbrella -- An important question -- A shlemiel and a shlimazel -- Brothers -- A case of mistaken identity -- The caretaker -- The restaurant -- If I were a rich man -- The rabbi is so smart, or, How Chelm got bigger.