Cranky Comedian Jacky Mason Dies
Jackie Mason’s Early Life: Jackie Mason was born at Yacob Maza, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on 9 June 1928. Rabbis had been in his family for generations; his father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather all taught. After college, he was ordained and began administering congregations in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Mason was born Jacob Maza. Three of his brothers became rabbis as well. Mason also became a rabbi. During his tenure as a rabbi and while leading congregations, he noticed gentiles listened to his sermons specifically to hear his jokes....