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The Jewish actor and comedian finally succeeded after many years of perseverance – by the time his career took off, he was nearly 50 years old.

Jews in Space does appear to be in the works, as a character in a Star Trek-type costume with a Star of David can be seen in the trailer.

Jokes about Jews have been found throughout history, many made by Jews themselves, who are no strangers to self-deprecating humor. However, antisemitism in comedy is alive and well.

Aline Kominsky-Crumb, who died Wednesday at 74 in France of pancreatic cancer, was Jewish cartoonist Robert Crumb's longtime partner.

The current uptick in public displays of antisemitism is complicating the moment for comedians who get into Jewish topics.

After multiple reports about a hostile environment for Israelis at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, an Israeli comedian cut his visit short for fear of getting hurt.

Comedian Dave Chappelle delivered a 15-minute set – one that many saw as antisemitic – to start last week's episode of SNL.

"The list of demands to get back in their [the NBA] good graces got longer and longer," said Chappelle in his monologue.

Comedian Michael Rappaport took to his Twitter by joking about how Kanye West figured out about "Jewminati."

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov.