Comedy
‘Checkout’: New comedy hit, expanded from one of Israel's most popular series
A new comedy feature film titled 'Checkout' has already sold a quarter of a million tickets in just a few days, telling the stories of staff and customers at a fictional supermarket chain in Israel.
Kaplan Medical Center fundraiser comedy event sells out ahead of Shavuot
‘Fantasy Life,’ a Jewish-American dramedy, stars neurotic New Yorkers
Spanish film, 'My Friend Eva' - an unromantic comedy, defined by covert cynicism
UK police investigate British comedian for social media death threats about Jewish woman
The now deleted-post led to Dane Baptiste’s agent dropping him as a client.
A new dark comedy asks: Was Bulgaria’s King Boris III a friend or a foe of the Jews?
While Boris III is believed to have been horrified by the Nazis’ antisemitism, he was pressured into signing a law that sent Bulgarian Jews to concentration camps.
Mickey Saves the Day spoofs Israeli history with hilarious twists
Experiencing 'Mickey Saves the Day', a time-travel comedy blending history and humor, challenging Israeli ideals with witty parody and poignant insights.
'It's Not B'Seder': Injecting some fun into Passover - review
It’s Not B’Seder, which in Hebrish (Hebrew-English) means “It’s not okay,” can also mean “It’s not in the Seder.” Strictly speaking, the content in the book is not part of the Seder ritual.
Alex Edelman’s ‘Just For Us’ premieres with Jewish identity and antisemitism again in the spotlight
Alex Edelman's 'Just For Us' explores Jewish identity amidst rising antisemitism, offering a dynamic, accessible comedy experience premiering on HBO.
Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot invites you to a financial stand-up
Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot presents "Investments in 60 Minutes" with comedian Rudi Saada, offering a free stand-up show for customers across all banks at bank branches.
Comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding brings his act to Israel
Throughout the set, he mixed his witty, heartfelt political commentary with raunchy humor.
Muslim-American comic calls to free Gaza hostages, 'free Palestine' on SNL
Ramy Youssef called for freedom of the captives, before commenting on a friend's dog in a "custody battle," almost delegitimizing the request for hostage freedom.
‘Buckle up, Shabbat Shalom!’ - Daniel-Ryan Spaulding brings his act to the Holy City
Comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding combines humor with empathy, addressing LGBTQ+ issues and antisemitism in Jerusalem performance.
Comedian popular with ultra-Orthodox wants non-Jews to watch, too
The special explores Veiga and Rosenfeld’s significant age difference, COVID-19, antisemitism and the logic of Shabbat elevators.