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


WATCH: Jon Stewart does satirical send-up of contentious debate on Israel

Host of Comedy Central's popular 'Daily Show' shows difficulty in engaging in dialogue on the Middle East.

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Sicko salutes don’t make for facetious fascism

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WATCH: Jon Stewart on Egyptian 'Daily Show'

Stewart praises host Bassem Youssef for taking risks to poke fun. "If your regime is not strong enough to handle a joke, then you don't have a regime."

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Jon Stewart to star on Egyptian television

‘Daily Show’ host in Middle East to film fact-based drama.

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Top 50 most influential Jews 2013: Places 1-10

Jack Lew went from White House chief of staff to US secretary of the treasury, but he's still every bit as influential.

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Morsi denies responsibility for arrest of satirist

Critics say the case is sign of crackdown on dissent; Egypt's most popular TV satirist accused of insulting Morsi.

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Egypt threatens to nix CBC TV license over satirist

Critics say the case is sign of crackdown on dissent; Egypt's most popular TV satirist accused of insulting Morsi.

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Jon Stewart defends comedian arrested in Egypt

Following the arrest and questioning of comedian known as "Egyptian Jon Stewart", US entertainer mocks Egyptian gov't.

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Weekly Schmooze: Mila Kunis' 'Notting Hill' moment

Jewish culture news worldwide: Oren meets Colbert, Joan Rivers and Sara Silverman have a cuddle and a laugh.

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The Weekly Schmooze: Drake vs. the Illuminati

JPost column on hottest Jewish news: An ode to Mindy Meyer; a very 'Vogue' Bar Mitzva; JAPs pose a security threat.

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