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Novice
Chernov, the schnorrer of Petrograd, had a very wealthy patron who, for some obscure reason, had taken a liking to the nervy little beggar. Each year he would give Chernov a handsome stipend — never less than 500 rubles. One year, however, the rich man gave him only 250 rubles.
“What is the meaning of this?” demanded the insolent schnorrer. “This is only half of what you have been giving me!”
“I’m sorry, Chernov, but I must cut my expenses this year,” apologized the wealthy man. “My son married an actress, and I am paying all the bills.”
“Well, of all the chutzpah!” roared Chernov, hopping mad. “If your son wants to support an actress that’s his business. But how dare he do it with my money!”
From Jewish Schnorrer Jokes | My Jewish Learning
“What is the meaning of this?” demanded the insolent schnorrer. “This is only half of what you have been giving me!”
“I’m sorry, Chernov, but I must cut my expenses this year,” apologized the wealthy man. “My son married an actress, and I am paying all the bills.”
“Well, of all the chutzpah!” roared Chernov, hopping mad. “If your son wants to support an actress that’s his business. But how dare he do it with my money!”
From Jewish Schnorrer Jokes | My Jewish Learning