"Ghetto Comedies" by Israel Zangwill is a collection of humorous stories that reveals the life of the Jewish ghetto in London at the end of the 19th century. In his works, the author comically personifies various characters of the ghetto - from the poor to the rich, from the jealous to the wise. Zangwill successfully combines satire with disturbing undertones, depicting the often conflicting realities and internal conflicts of the ghetto. This book will be of interest to those who appreciate deep humor skillfully embodied in literary form, as well as to those who want to better understand the historical context and cultural characteristics of Jewish life in Europe.