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Tributes and laughs at 2nd Israeli Comedy Festival

The extensive agenda comprises over 60 events that feed off the multi-stratified Israeli comedic heritage, and there are a lot of up-and-coming entertainers on the roster. 

19/08/2023

What Marc Maron’s comedy special taught me about laughter and Tisha B’Av

When we celebrate the genius of Jewish humor are we mocking those who suffered without its comforts?

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
23/07/2023

Marriage, Judaism, and vegan portobello mushrooms

Just like one of Mark Schiff's performances, the book is a wide-ranging collection of observations, some hilariously funny, some a little more serious, reflecting lessons learned over his 71 years.

The way it really was! Some faces and facets of Yiddish humor

In Hebrew, Yiddish humor has found a different creativity. But within it, the castigation of hypocrisy and the sardonic wit, evolved and different, still sparkle.

The Jewish humor of American illustrator Dick Codor

Summing up his career, Codor quips: “Drawing Jewish humor is a way of life. I didn’t choose it. It chose me. Judaism can be grim. Jewish humor makes you grin.”

By DAVID GEFFEN
30/06/2023

How can you define Jewish humor? - opinion

Defining Jewish humor, Israeli humor, Yiddish humor, and where they differ and overlap.

By PESSY KRAUSZ
30/06/2023

Jewish-American comedian Mark Schiff's lessons on chutzpah

Jewish-American comedian Mark Schiff's new book shares his inspiring journey, as well as his contagious wit and wisdom on overcoming life’s obstacles.

30/06/2023

The legendary Jewish humor of Woody Allen

Woody Allen has a wild sense of humor, tinged with Yiddishkeit. He has written and directed 48 films – almost one a year since his directorial debut in 1966.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
30/06/2023

Jewish comedy greats: Stand-up entertainers – in every sense

As a point of national pride, let’s take a look at some of the Jewish comedians that have brought love and laughter into our lives. 

By RUTH BELOFF
30/06/2023

Why are Jews so funny? Exploring Jewish humor and comedians

The Jewish tribe has a right to be glum, and yet it has produced some of the funniest people.

By NICOLE JANSEZIAN
30/06/2023
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