Comedy

'War Trump' vs 'Peace Trump': the Eretz Nehederet skit that captured Israel’s Trump anxiety

Israeli satirical sketch comedy Eretz Nehederet's newest skit was the highlight of the show's entire season.

Israeli television sketch comedy Eretz Nehederet portrays US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst tensions with Iran.
Shaiman writes about the bitter and the sweet of a long, successful career with setbacks that still sting.

From ‘Hairspray’ to ‘South Park,’ composer Marc Shaiman tells a story shaped by Jewish humor

Eretz Nehederet parodies Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, February 4, 2026.

Iran’s supreme leader tells Eretz Nehederet he’s bored of bingeing TV in his bunker

MEL BROOKS and Judd Apatow attend the Los Angeles premiere of HBO Documentary Films' Mel Brooks: 99 Year Old Man! at Ted Mann Theater at the Academy Museum on January 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Judd Apatow grew up idolizing Mel Brooks. Now he’s telling Brooks’ story in an HBO documentary


Jerry Seinfeld gets silly in a movie about taking breakfast seriously

'I don’t want them to take anything away from it. I want them to just watch it and hopefully get a laugh or two,' Seinfeld says.

 JERRY SEINFELD, left, wrote, directed and stars in ‘Unfrosted.’

UK police investigate British comedian for social media death threats about Jewish woman

The now deleted-post led to Dane Baptiste’s agent dropping him as a client.

 Police officers keep watch as campaigners queue to lobby MPs in Parliament ahead of a debate to hold a vote for a ceasefire in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in London, Britain, February 21, 2024.

A new dark comedy asks: Was Bulgaria’s King Boris III a friend or a foe of the Jews?

While Boris III is believed to have been horrified by the Nazis’ antisemitism, he was pressured into signing a law that sent Bulgarian Jews to concentration camps.

 BULGARIAN TSAR Boris III, who ruled during the Holocaust, 1995. The book deconstructs what it says was his negative impact on the Jews as opposed to more positive narratives Bulgaria tried to present.

Mickey Saves the Day spoofs Israeli history with hilarious twists

Experiencing 'Mickey Saves the Day', a time-travel comedy blending history and humor, challenging Israeli ideals with witty parody and poignant insights.

 A SCENE from ‘Mickey Saves the Day.’ (14/4/2024)

'It's Not B'Seder': Injecting some fun into Passover - review

It’s Not B’Seder, which in Hebrish (Hebrew-English) means “It’s not okay,” can also mean “It’s not in the Seder.” Strictly speaking, the content in the book is not part of the Seder ritual.

 CARNAC THE Magnificent was a reccurring comedic role that Johnny Carson introduced on ‘The Tonight Show’ in 1964.

Alex Edelman’s ‘Just For Us’ premieres with Jewish identity and antisemitism again in the spotlight

Alex Edelman's 'Just For Us' explores Jewish identity amidst rising antisemitism, offering a dynamic, accessible comedy experience premiering on HBO.

 Alex Edelman, 7.4.14

Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot invites you to a financial stand-up

Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot presents "Investments in 60 Minutes" with comedian Rudi Saada, offering a free stand-up show for customers across all banks at bank branches.

Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot invites customers of all banks to a free financial stand-up show with Rudi Saada /

Comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding brings his act to Israel

Throughout the set, he mixed his witty, heartfelt political commentary with raunchy humor.

 Canadian stand-up comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding in action in Jerusalem.

Muslim-American comic calls to free Gaza hostages, 'free Palestine' on SNL

Ramy Youssef called for freedom of the captives, before commenting on a friend's dog in a "custody battle," almost delegitimizing the request for hostage freedom.

 Ramy Youssef poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, March 10, 2024

‘Buckle up, Shabbat Shalom!’ - Daniel-Ryan Spaulding brings his act to the Holy City

Comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding combines humor with empathy, addressing LGBTQ+ issues and antisemitism in Jerusalem performance.

 Daniel-Ryan Spaulding at his show wearing a 'let them go now' T-shirt