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Posted By richards on November 13, 2014

Two men on a tiny deserted island are in search of a clever cartoon caption writer.

Congregation B'nai Israel in Boca Raton is looking for a caption for this drawing by Bob Mankoff, the cartoon editor of The New Yorker. Mankoff will sign his new book, "How About NeverIs Never Good For You?" at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at the synagogue, 2200 Yamato Road.

The author will choose the winning entry, to be announced during his talk. The winner must be present to receive the prize: A signed copy of the cartoon with his or her caption and a picture with Mankoff.

In his book, Mankoff offers tips for New Yorker cartoon contest entries. He describes the cartoons as "benign humor, intended to intrigue or amuse but not to offend." He encourages contestants to relate the captions to current events and show them to friends to get feedback.

The synagogue has received about 200 entries; deadline is Nov. 21.

"Our members and guests are extremely intellectual," said Barrie Brett, director of B'nai Israel's Speaker Series. "Judging by that, we knew people would have a lot of fun with this. Some of the entries are very funny."

To enter the contest, go to CBIBoca.org/mankoff.

Lsolomon@tribpub.com.

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Synagogue in Boca Raton invites public to write caption for cartoon

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