Comedy
From ‘Hairspray’ to ‘South Park,’ composer Marc Shaiman tells a story shaped by Jewish humor
In his new memoir “Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner,” Marc Shaiman reflects on a life shaped by chutzpah, fate, disappointment
Iran’s supreme leader tells Eretz Nehederet he’s bored of bingeing TV in his bunker
Judd Apatow grew up idolizing Mel Brooks. Now he’s telling Brooks’ story in an HBO documentary
‘Maybe we’ll bomb them, maybe I’ll just dance’: Eretz Nehederet laughs at Trump’s Iran attack plan
We will laugh again: How Israel got funny again during war with Hamas, Hezbollah
Israelis looked around and found much outside of Israel they could laugh about.
Jerusalem comedy tour triumphs against all odds – review
After nine canceled flights, Avi Liberman, Judy Gold, Tom Cotter, and Nick Griffin kicked off their comedy tour in Jerusalem, bringing laughter while supporting bereaved families.
Love, laughter, and high-stakes Haredi dating in 'Matchmaking 2' - review
If you’re craving a story that’s both romantic and funny, Matchmaking 2 is a good match.
Zach Margs's viral comedy unites Jewish identity, Israeli culture
Margolin’s comedy has become a way to spread laughter and foster resilience and pride within the Jewish community.
Therapist explains how to use humor to fight Iran's psychological warfare
In challenging times, humor helps to sustain the psychological immune system by altering how we feel, think, and behave.
Steady work: Comedy writers poke fun at antisemites on new X account
The Comedy Brigade is the brainchild of a group of 13 top American comedy writers who have worked for such programs as The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, Conan, Frasier, and a couple of others.
Grapevine September 13, 2024: A source of pride
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
American comedian Modi to be inducted in ANU’s Jewish humor hall of fame
Modi is renowned for his sharp impressions and witty commentary on everyday life, often drawing on his experiences as a Jewish person in America.
The Kishon look: The third annual Israeli Comedy Festival
The third annual Israeli Comedy Festival casts a quizzical eye on local developments.
Comedian books room for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in prank call to Qatar hotel
Tsabari said the reservation must be secret so the Palestinian people would not know that the “Palestinian leader is enjoying himself in a hotel while the Palestinian people are suffering."
