Hyman Krustofsky

Hyman Krustofsky

Character Information Gender: Male ♂ Status: Deceased Age: 97[1] Hair: Gray Occupation: Rabbi Relatives: Son: Krusty the Clown Granddaughter: Sophie Grandson: Josh Ex-wife: Rachel Krustofsky (deceased) Father: Zev Krustofsky (deceased)[2] First appearance: "Like Father, Like Clown" Voiced by: Jackie Mason Dan Castellaneta v • d • e • h

Hyman Krustofsky (last name also spelled Krustofski) was the Jewish rabbi father of Krusty the Clown.

History[edit]

Hyman Krustofsky became a respected rabbi in Springfield's Lower East Side. He had a son, Herschel Krustofsky, who wanted to become a clown instead of a rabbi, against his father's wishes. Rabbi Krustofsky abandoned Herschel after he saw him perform as a clown on stage.

Years later, Bart Simpson and Lisa Simpson found out about Herschel, a.k.a. Krusty's abandonment from his father and they did everything they could to convince Rabbi Krustofsky to reunite with his son by quoting passages of Jewish scripture. After several attempts, Bart eventually convinced Rabbi Krustofsky to change his ways by quoting from Sammy Davis, Jr.. Rabbi Krustofsky later met his son backstage on The Krusty the Clown Show, and the two embraced after many years. Rabbi Krustofsky appeared in front of the audience playfully throwing a pie at Krusty.^[3]

When his son decides to get a Bar Mitzvah, Rabbi Krustofsky said he never gave Krusty one because he wouldn't take the ceremony seriously. Homer was given a show during Krusty's time-slot and it was so popular that Krusty's show was cancelled. In a move of desperation, he decided to televise his Bar Mitzvah. It proved to be extremely successful, but disappoints Rabbi Krustofsky. Krusty then decided to have a real Bah Mitzvah in a real Shul, which pleases his father.^[4]

After Krusty discovered nobody liked his comedy he went to his father for advice, while there Hyman died from natural causes.^[5]

When Krusty had quit comedy, he imagined his father talking to him in the mirror. Rabbi Krustofsky told him that he was a schmeckle.^[6]

In Bart's coma dream, Albert was one of the ghosts who came to Bart to get help to move on to the afterlife. He was waiting for a bus and asked why he was waiting as he could appear and disappear at will. He then disappeared and reappeared on the other side of the bench, saying that was far enough.^[7]

Krusty kept a recording of his father where he said "You're still a disappointment". After buying a saxophone, Krusty asked the recording what he thought of it.^[8]

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Rabbi Krustofsky Image Cost Unlock method Unlocks with Unlock message Yearbook 150 Homer the Heretic, The Invasion Before Christmas, Moe's Ark, Krusty's Last Gasp Online, Fears of a Clown and The Mayflower Maple Bowl Premium Temple Beth Springfield 30 60 A Simpsons Christmas Special and Abe's in Toyland Premium (Happy Holidays Mystery Box) 1 Blargsgiving, Northward Bound, The Atom Smasher and Cold Turkey Gold Mystery Box 1 Clash of Creeds: Christmas Royale Santa's Wonderland 1 Heaven Won't Wait Heaven Won't Wait Mystery Box Technical Information ID Groups Quest(s) Internal Name 170001 Premium Characters, Premium Male, Celebrity, Civil Servant, Adult You Say Rabbi, I Say Hello RabbiKrustofsky Taps Final Update Wave Cost Release 2 150 October 1, 2024 Permanent Tasks Task Time Reward Requires Quest with the task Animated? Go Skating 10m 26, 7 Simpsons' Skating Rink Attempt to Eat Kosher 60m 105, 26 Kwik-E-Mart Preach a Derasha 4h 260, 70 Temple Beth Springfield Give a B.S. Sermon 4h 260, 70 Rigellian Christmas Spaceship Balderdashing All the Way Pt. 9 - 13 Overpay for Sex on the Beach 4h 260, 70 Smooches on the Beach Stay at the Swelldorado 4h 260, 70 Swelldorado Try to Win at Blackjack 4h 260, 70 $ Casino Big $ Drink and Babysit 4h 260, 70 The Boiled Potato Pub Daycare Attend Parenting Seminars 4h 260, 70 Universal Panacea Shop for Cider 4h 260, 70 Mt. Swartzwelder Historic Cider Mill Obtain Anxiety Medication 6h 350, 90 Springfield Medical Center Consult the Texts 8h 420, 105 Temple Beth Springfield Dance the Señor Burns 8h 420, 105 Chez Guevara Señor Burns Lecture Krusty 12h 600, 150 Krusty Burger Enjoy a Night at the Theater 12h 600, 150 Springfield Playhouse Complain About Electric Buzzing 12h 600, 150 The Buzzing Sign Diner Play Chess 24h 1,000, 225 Chess Table Play Chess Buy Groceries at a Kindling Store 24h 1,000, 225 Kevin's Kindling Animated Tasks Consult the Texts Play Chess

Behind the Laughter[edit]

Mason won an Emmy Award for his performance in "Like Father, Like Clown".

He was supposed to appear in the season 22 episode "The Scorpion's Tale" but his scenes were cut.

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