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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

US comedian Erica Rhodes comes to Israel for Comedy for Koby

The half-Jewish-on-her-father’s-side American comedian is about to make her first visit to Israel as part of Comedy for Koby.

31/05/2023

Israeli comedian leaves US after being questioned by ICE over tweet

He had tweeted about his wife's arrival in the US and how they could expect to have an American citizen born to them soon.

Israeli immigrant comedians bring humor to Zionism in new book

Israel 201, their first formal collaboration, is an often hilarious tribute to the country’s 75 years of existence, aiming to educate both Zionists and people without any knowledge of Israel.

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