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Israeli comedian cancels New York City show after pro-Palestine protest blocks club entrance

Hochman, who had previously served as an IDF soldier in Gaza, appeared outside the venue despite the show's cancellation, meeting his fans with hugs and jokes.

GUY HOCHMAN poses with the Israeli flag next to a crowd of pro-Palestine protesters in New York City, January 20, 2026.
Guy Hochman.

Hind Rajab Foundation to file war crimes complaint against Israeli comedian Guy Hochman

Benny P. Leva performing stand-up comedy at the Misrad Hacomedy show, November 20.

From aliyah to the mic: How Benny P. Leva found his voice in Jerusalem

John Cleese - Three shows in Israel

John Cleese shows in Israel canceled or postponed, depending on who you believe


Jew jokes: What's funny and what's antisemitic? - explainer

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.

A FLOAT with an effigy of a Jew is seen during the carnival at Aalst, Belgium, on February 23.

Transformative Jewish cartoonist Aline Kominsky-Crumb dies at 74

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

 Aline Crumb and Robert Crumb attend A Night at Crumbland celebrating Stella McCartney and Robert Crum Collaboration and the R. Crumb Handbook at the Stella McCartney Store, in New York City, April 12, 2005.

Deeply Jewish comedy having a moment despite antisemitism in pop culture

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

As antisemitism spends months in the pop culture spotlight, Jewish comedians tackle the hate onstage and on social media.

Israeli comedian flees Qatar after video against him goes viral

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.

 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Preview, Doha, Qatar - November 18, 2022 The FIFA World Cup logo is pictured on the Corniche Promenade ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Jon Stewart, other Jewish comedians weigh in on Dave Chappelle’s ‘SNL’ monologue

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

 Jewish comedians Jon Stewart and Hannah Einbinder had opposite reactions to comedian Dave Chappelle's monologue on 'Saturday Night Live.'

Dave Chappelle: 'Not a crazy thing to think' that Jews run Hollywood

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

 : Dave Chappelle speaks onstage at Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones at the Microsoft Theatre on September 25, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

'Jewminati is real,' comedian Michael Rappaport mocks Kanye West

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

 RAPPER KANYE West holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid, 2020. This past week, he proclaimed to more than 18 million social media followers that he was going to go “death (sic) con 3 on Jewish people.”

Modi on Sukkot, comedy and Israel 

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov.

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Jewish comedian attacked by Trump supporter during stand-up show

The beer narrowly missed Elias, after which she picked it up and chugged from the can to applause from the audience.

 People watch a performance at Comedy Club on its first night back open after loosened restrictions during the continued outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manhattan, New York, US, April 2, 2021.

A heckler shouted 'Free Palestine.' Look what the comedian did in response

One Twitter user commented simply, "what a sad way to find out you were in Omaha."

 People take part in a protest outside the Israeli embassy