Jon Stewart

The subject was Gaza, but Stewart and Beinart had a whole lot to say about Judaism - opinion

Stewart has always been an avatar for a certain kind of highly assimilated, secular Jew who makes his Jewish identity a prominent part of his public persona.

Journalist Peter Beinart and host Jon Stewart discuss the war in Gaza on "The Daily Show," July 28, 2025.
 Jon Stewart addresses the war in Gaza on the Daily Show, February 26, 2024.

'The Daily Show's Jon Stewart rejects 'military solution' to Hamas in latest episode

 Jon Stewart on Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show.'

WATCH: Jon Stewart returns to Daily Show, makes passing reference to Gaza war

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

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


After leaving 'Daily Show,' Jon Stewart signs 4-year deal with HBO

Jewish comedian's first project for premium cable network expected to involve timely short-form digital content.

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Will 'Daily Show' legend Jon Stewart be moderating a US presidential debate?

As of midday Friday, more than 159,000 people had signed a petition for the comedian to be a debate host.

US President Barack Obama makes an appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart in New York July 21, 2015.

A comedic icon signs off

Jon Stewart was many things to many people: A self-hating Jew to those who loathed him, a well of knowledge to those who revered him, but too all he was a seminal figure in the political sphere.

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Jon Stewart signs off from 'The Daily Show' with a look back

Stewart reflected that "The thing I'm going to miss most about this place is the people," who he said "never fail to have my back ... This is the most beautiful place I've ever been."

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

Watch: Jon Stewart and Barack Obama trade barbs over nuclear deal

Obama and Stewart sat down for a lengthy conversation, beginning with Iran, for their last on-air exchange before Stewart's expected retirement in August.

US President Barack Obama makes an appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart in New York July 21, 2015.

Most influential entertainers

From funnyman Jon Stewart to talented beauty Gal Gadot, these Jews keep us entertained!

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Revered TV hosts Stewart and Letterman start saying their goodbyes

Goodbyes are always difficult, but this week, two American late-night titans – Jon Stewart and David Letterman – prepared themselves to do just that.

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Israel and comedy – an uneven playing field

Discussing Israel in any context is never easy. When it’s done in a comedic context, it’s almost impossible.

Jon Stewart, comedian and host of 'The Daily Show,' is leaving the popular show in the fall of 2015

ADL, B’nai B’rith urge ‘Daily Show’ pick Trevor Noah to avoid distasteful jokes about Jews

The two Jewish groups expressed their concerns over past social media posts by comedian set to replace Jon Stewart.

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WATCH: Jon Stewart takes jab at Netanyahu for 'apparently defeating Obama'

Daily Show host's "Oy Voted" segment pokes fun at recent Israeli election.

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