Comedian

Hanoch Daum speaks out about hilltop youth

Hanoch Daum's show, "Life Is a Difficult Age," is generally about how ordinary Daum’s life in the West Bank is.

HANOCH DAUM in "Life Is a Difficult Age."
Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder has taken his English-language stand-up show to audiences around the world, using humor to tackle war, antisemitism, and Jewish identity. PremiumPremium

'Jews never lose': Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder finds laughter amid war and hate

 Avi Liberman.

Koby Mandell Foundation turns 25, Comedy for Koby goes on 40th tour

Modi Rosenfeld takes the stage.

Bringing the Moshiach energy: Jewish comedian Modi Rosenberg comes to NYC's Radio City


Bob Saget, Jewish-American comedian and TV actor, dies at 65

The actor and comedian, best known for his role on the TV sitcom 'Full House,' was found dead in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday.

Cast member Bob Saget poses at the premiere for the Netflix television series "Fuller House" at The Grove in Los Angeles, California, February 16, 2016.

Alex Edelman’s new comedy show raises questions about 'Jewish identity'

Edelman, a comedian who has appeared on late-night TV and recently opened for the musician Beck, is also an amateur tracker of online antisemites in his spare time.

 Alex Edelman, a Modern Orthodox comedian who was the head writer last year for "Saturday Night Seder," is now performing a show centered on the time he attended a white nationalist meeting.

Groundbreaking comedian Mort Sahl dies at 94

Widely considered the father of modern political satire, Mort Sahl died at his home near San Francisco at the age of 94.

  Publicity photo of Mort Sahl

Dave Chappelle jokes about world-conquering ‘Space Jews’ in new Netflix special

In “The Closer,” released Tuesday, the longtime provocateur crosses lines that for most celebrities lead to pop culture suicide in 2021.

 Dave Chappelle

Is all humor Jewish? - book review

Reel Art Press published The Small Book of Jewish Comedians that features portraits and jokes of the most famous Jewish humorists.

 A Small Book of Jewish Comedians

As Jon Stewart returns to TV, here’s a look back at his most Jewish moments

The 58-year-old Stewart, of course, is Jewish, and has frequently referenced Judaism throughout his comedy career, including before, during and after his time on “The Daily Show.”

Talk show host Jon Stewart, flanked by his writers and correspondents, speaks after receiving the Best Late Night Comedy Series Award for his show

Ben Stiller and Diego Schwartzman’s unlikely friendship continues

The Stiller-Schwartzman friendship surfaced last week, after Schwartzman defeated his second-round opponent in straight sets. Every indication is that it is still going strong.

Ben Stiller

Comedy for Koby: A comedy miracle after trying times - review

The Comedy for Koby tour is a biannual event, benefiting The Koby Mandell Foundation, which helps family members of terror victims and others who have suffered a loss in their family.

 COMICS ON TOUR, from left, Willie Barcena, Hugh Fink, Don Gavin and Avi Liberman.

US-Israeli comedian Avi Liberman brings back Comedy for Koby

Only months after a near-fatal car accident, unsinkable comic returns with stellar lineup

AVI LIBERMAN leads ‘Comedy for Koby.’

Comedian Hannah Einbinder opens up about her Jewish identity

Einbinder is, professionally speaking, doing quite well. The 26-year-old standup comedian turned actress recently scored a nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.

Hannah Einbinder