The Laughing Club of Bubby & Zaddy

It's been often said that laughter is the best medicine, and many studies have validated the theory that real physical and emotional benefits can result when sharing a good laugh. This month, the Jewish Community Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is testing this theory. The Laughing Club at the JCC, one of 2,500 laughing clubs around the world, held a meeting on November 9 featuring Scott Bruce, a comedian from the nearby town of Drums. Bruce, who has been doing comedy for 31 years, went around the room and connected with everyone by asking their name and profession before retirement, then told a joke or a string of jokes.