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


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“Jack” Lew isn’t the first Jewish White House chief of staff, or even the first observant Jewish White House chief of staff.

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The Weekly Schmooze: Drake's Bar Mitzvah

The hottest Jewish news: Shaq speaks Hebrew; sexuality as understood by 12-year-old Hebrew School students.

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Weekly Schmooze: New ways to say 'Shana Tova'

A JPost column wrapping up Jewish culture news worldwide: Maccabeats release a Rosh Hashana song; gefilte fish meet space invaders.

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Israeli news gets a satirical spin

David Sidman is attempting to capitalize on the success of ‘The Daily Show’ with a twist in his YouTube series ‘The Israeli Show’.

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The Weekly Schmooze: Anthony’s Weiner

A 'Jpost' column wrapping up the hottest Jewish culture news worldwide: Israelis fight zombies and Batman; X-Men and Jewish philosophy.

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The world's most influential Jews: 21-30

Alexander Mashkevitch, Shimon Peres, Gabbriella Giffords, Natan Sharansky, Nir Barkat, Yosef Abramowitz, Jon Stewart, Ruth Messinger, Roz Rothstein, Abe Foxman.

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The Weekly Schmooze: The 'news shofar' beckons

A 'Jpost' column wrapping up the hottest Jewish culture news worldwide: J-Vanka Jr. on the way; a yeshiva league slam-dunk.

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Jon Stewart's 'sanity rally' blends laughs and activism

Some 60,000 attend event at National Mall in Washington; organizers insist rally not political but Democrats hope it sparks voter enthusiasm.

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Jon Stewart's 'sanity rally' blends laughs and activism

Some 60,000 attend event at National Mall in Washington; organizers insist rally not political but Democrats hope it sparks voter enthusiasm.

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Obama tries to reach young voters on late-night TV

US president praises Democrats for taking "tough votes" on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, ahead of midterm elections.

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