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Navigating Israel’s healthcare system as an oleh

The experiences of olim navigating Israel’s healthcare system— stories that are often frustrating and relatable, sometimes amusing, and at times even inspiring.

|ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
View of a Maccabi Health Center in Modi'in, on January 26, 2021.
COMIC INFLUENCER Stav Naftali appears dressed as an IDF spokeswoman, above a caption saying she is spokesperson of ‘Worn Out Parents,’ and speaks of ‘survival with kids at home.’

Humor, Israel’s secret weapon for maintaining morale - opinion

Humor, in the most Jewish way, allows us to go beyond what is visible. Humor, in Israel, is not just a survival tactic; it is a weapon of the spirit.

|ByDEBORAH DANINO HARKHAM
Pager memes.

The deadly pager operation in Lebanon is no laughing matter, or is it?

First came the explosions, then came the jokes.

|ByJTA
FOR THE last 16 years, comedian Avi Liberman has been doing several shows a year to benefit the Koby Mandell Foundation.

'Comedy for Koby' brings humor in a time of tragedy

Jews using comedy as a remedy for tragedy is an old tradition. The 'Comedy for Koby' show will arrive in Israel in late may to uphold this tradition when the country appears to need it the most.

|ByAMY KLEIN

WATCH: Dog tries to climb up slide, but keeps slipping

Video of dog dressed in pink trying to climb a slippery slide.

APRIL 23, 2021ByREUTERS
A medical detection dog – a sort of sniffer dog for illnesses – at its training centre in Milton Keynes, England

Purim Shpiel: Sour grapesvine

Purim shpiel: Some holiday humor to brighten up your weekend

FEBRUARY 24, 2021ByGREYER FATE CASHEW
"I'm confused. Who is on the line?"

This week in Jerusalem – A r̶o̶u̶n̶d̶ ̶u̶p shpiel of city affairs

Purim shpiel: What on earth has been going on in Israel's capital this week?

FEBRUARY 24, 2021ByPEGGY CIDOR
A Jewish father and his children wearing their Purim costumes, in this case, inspired by the fictional character of Superman

This Israeli’s daily ‘dad jokes’ are making his Chicago neighbors laugh

“I would like to be a millionaire just like my dad. He also wanted to be a millionaire"

JUNE 4, 2020ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
Yair Bernstein has been posted jokes for his Chicago neighbors throughout the pandemic quarantine.

Jewish bride surprised by brother with llama at her wedding

Mendl Weinstock said the $400 wedding guest was worth every penny.

MARCH 4, 2020ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
Llama lying down

Police warn of dangerous substance: Girl scout cookies

Officers at the Ravenna Police Dept in Ohio has selflessly offered to stand in the line of fire on this one.

JANUARY 21, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Girl Scout cookies

Pakistani politician accidentally streams conference with cat filter on

The video was removed from Facebook, but became an instant hit among users.

JUNE 18, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Photo illustration of cat

Beating his own drum: Eden Bahar makes it to a World Record

The Israeli musician made world history by spinning his drumstick 149 times in one minute.

APRIL 23, 2019ByHAGAY HACOHEN
Drummers of the Salesian Boys' and Girls' Brigade Corps of Drums take part in a Good Friday procession at the Franciscan Church of St Mary of Jesus in Valletta, Malta March 30, 2018. Picture taken March 30, 2018.

Police bust in on suspected burglary scene to find rogue Roomba

The woman told police dispatch that an intruder was in her bathroom and had locked the door, but she could see shadows moving underneath.

APRIL 10, 2019ByTZVI JOFFRE
Roomba vacuum

Fuzzy whoppies: SodaStream pranks clients with human-based spritzes

SodaStream recruited none other than Astronaut Scott Kelly for an April fool’s video in which they launch new soda producing service.

APRIL 1, 2019ByHAGAY HACOHEN
An employee sorts carbonator bottles while working at the SodaStream factory in the West Bank