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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “La danse de rabbi jacob” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 5149 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3493 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “La danse de rabbi jacob” meme mean?
People use it to celebrate a win, a successful joke, or a spontaneous moment of collective joy, often mimicking the raised arms and the little hopping steps from the scene. It also captures a comedic misunderstanding turning into a triumph: a character trapped in an awkward situation ends up genuinely enjoying himself and being embraced by the group he feared. Many use it simply to illustrate an improvised good mood, with no real link to the original film.
Where does the “La danse de rabbi jacob” meme come from?
The scene comes from the French film “The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob,” released in 1973, starring Louis de Funès as Victor Pivert, a racist and intolerant industrialist. While on the run, disguised as a rabbi, the character gets pulled into a traditional Hasidic dance on rue des Rosiers, the main street of Paris's Jewish quarter, and handles it surprisingly well. The dance scene became just as iconic as the film itself: for decades, countless videos online have shown groups of people recreating it at weddings, parties, and gatherings, raising their arms and hopping along exactly like the character played by Louis de Funès.
- 1973Release of “The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob,” featuring the dance scene that became iconic.
How to use the “La danse de rabbi jacob” meme
- After a goal among friends: “Let's do the Rabbi Jacob dance to celebrate!”
- At a lively wedding: “Everyone started doing the Rabbi Jacob dance on the floor.”
- Describing an unexpected burst of collective euphoria: “The mood just shot up, straight to Rabbi Jacob dance mode.”
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The “La danse de rabbi jacob” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 5149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3493 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @zamazora |
How to get the “La danse de rabbi jacob” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; La danse de rabbi jacob comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the Rabbi Jacob dance come from?
It comes from the 1973 film “The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob,” where the character played by Louis de Funès, disguised as a rabbi, gets pulled into a traditional Hasidic dance on rue des Rosiers in Paris.
Why did the Rabbi Jacob dance become a meme?
Because the scene, as iconic as the film itself, has been recreated by groups of people at parties and weddings, filmed and shared online for decades.
Who dances in the Rabbi Jacob scene?
Victor Pivert, played by Louis de Funès, is pulled into the dance by a group of worshippers on rue des Rosiers while disguised as a rabbi to escape his pursuers.
How do I get the La danse de rabbi jacob meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “La danse de rabbi jacob” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the La danse de rabbi jacob card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Danse de Rabbi Jacob — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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