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He Has Made Laughter for MeAfter Isaac was born, Sarah commented that the birth of Isaac was so joyful that anyone who heard about it would laugh with happiness. The Sages explain what type of joy other people experienced in the wake of Isaac’s birth.
“Sarah said: God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh for me” (Genesis 21:6). If Reuben is rejoicing, why would Simeon care? Likewise, Sarah was remembered;