Clown group Lev Leytzan took name from working with Jewish patients . Founder says he was inspired by Dr. Patch ##es to bring humor to patients . In Hebrew , lev means heart , and leytzan is a clown , so the translation is `` The Heart of the Clown . '' Clowns who perform for patients say experience is important . Goal of group is ` ` serious clowning , a story behind every smile ''
Clown group Lev Leytzan took name from working with Jewish patients . Founder says he was inspired by Dr. Patch ##es to bring humor to patients . Clowns who perform for patients say experience is important . Goal of group is ` ` serious clowning , a story behind every smile ''