comedy

‘The Hilula’ finds the laughs in ‘90s-era Israel - review

The film stars a Who’s Who of Israeli actors, including Shlomi Koriat, Orel Tsabari, Arik Mishali, Moris Cohen, Ofer Shechter, and Sharlin Haziza-Morai.

Marriage, Judaism, and vegan portobello mushrooms

Just like one of Mark Schiff's performances, the book is a wide-ranging collection of observations, some hilariously funny, some a little more serious, reflecting lessons learned over his 71 years.

The way it really was! Some faces and facets of Yiddish humor

In Hebrew, Yiddish humor has found a different creativity. But within it, the castigation of hypocrisy and the sardonic wit, evolved and different, still sparkle.

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

Can funny robots fix awkward social situations? Israeli expert says yes

Thanks to Viva Sarah Press, we now know that robotic humor can build bridges between people, allowing for the free flow of knowledge and connection.

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