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Netanyahu and Biden clash over claim Israel losing world support

Biden emphasized the importance of ending fighting ahead of Ramadan.

JERRY SEINFELD – sharing his latest grievances.

Jerry Seinfeld lands in Israel in show of solidarity

Seinfeld landed in the country to express solidarity with the nation following the horrific massacre that occurred on October 7.

By WALLA!
18/12/2023
Comedian Bill Maher speaks during ceremonies unveiling his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Bill Maher says Palestinians should 'move on' in pro-Israel monologue

Maher argued that "east Jerusalem could have been the capital of a Palestinian state that today might look more like Dubai than Gaza."

Comedians around the country offer comic relief during Israel-Gaza war

Even as the country reels from anger and sorrow in the wake of Hamas's brutal attack on Israel, comedians are managing to make smiles.

18/11/2023

Asian-American comic Hans Kim mocks Oct. 7 massacre

His initial video gained the support of nearly 10,000 viewers on Instagram alone - without tallying in the count from Facebook and other platforms.

Audience members walk out after comic Dave Chappelle shows support for Palestine

Chappelle and Madonna have both been under fire for causing mass discomfort for their Jewish fanbase.

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.

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