SNL

What Jewish comedians made of Michael Che’s Israel Joke

It was a joke Jews and even Israelis might tell each other, but which becomes uncomfortable and even anti-Jewish when released into the wild.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
25/02/2021

'Antisemitism is never funny': Christian group condemns Che's SNL joke

Stereotypical jokes have been "used widely, throughout the generations, to persecute and attack Jews, and even as triggers for genocide."

Music producer and 'SNL' staffer Hal Willner dies aged 64 of coronavirus

Entertainment industry icons took to social media to express their heartfelt condolences to a man who had touched so many of their lives and careers.

10/04/2020
Seth Meyers arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.

Seth Meyers on new Netflix special, claims to be 'Jewish Enough'

"To be named Seth Meyers and not be Jewish is false advertising," he joked.

Youtube screenshot of new Saturday Night Live comedian Chloe Fineman.

‘Saturday Night Live’ adds Jewish comedian Chloe Fineman

Fineman joins a long line of Jewish comedians on the famed sketch show.

By EMILY BURACK/ JTA
13/09/2019
American comedian Larry David

Surprise Seinfeld character takes down SNL's Sanders at parody debate

In its usual satirical trope, SNL mocked the debates between Sanders and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, played by Kate McKinnon.

By HANNAH BROAD
17/04/2016
Bernie Sanders and Larry David

SNL skit asks Sanders supporters to curb their enthusiasm

David introduced his Sanders character earlier in the year and has periodically returned to SNL.

By JPOST.COM STAFF
13/03/2016
30 rock cast

Between a ‘ Rock’ – and no place

A Liz Lemon party was mandatory: Goodbye, Tina Fey at al.

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