Comedian

Live from the mamad: Laughter is the best medicine amid war

Even comedic masters of timing don’t stand a chance if their set is interrupted by air raid sirens. 

(L TO R) Ana Vincenti, Moe Braun, Martin Winiar, and Hanna Castiel TLV fan Stav Setty.
Andrew Ginsburg celebrates after winning a JFK Jr. look-alike competition in the West Village.

Meet the Connecticut dad and children’s book author who won a JFK Jr. lookalike contest

GUY HOCHMAN poses with the Israeli flag next to a crowd of pro-Palestine protesters in New York City, January 20, 2026.

Israeli comedian cancels New York City show after pro-Palestine protest blocks club entrance

Guy Hochman.

Hind Rajab Foundation to file war crimes complaint against Israeli comedian Guy Hochman


Is all humor Jewish? - book review

Reel Art Press published The Small Book of Jewish Comedians that features portraits and jokes of the most famous Jewish humorists.

 A Small Book of Jewish Comedians

As Jon Stewart returns to TV, here’s a look back at his most Jewish moments

The 58-year-old Stewart, of course, is Jewish, and has frequently referenced Judaism throughout his comedy career, including before, during and after his time on “The Daily Show.”

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

Ben Stiller and Diego Schwartzman’s unlikely friendship continues

The Stiller-Schwartzman friendship surfaced last week, after Schwartzman defeated his second-round opponent in straight sets. Every indication is that it is still going strong.

Ben Stiller

Comedy for Koby: A comedy miracle after trying times - review

The Comedy for Koby tour is a biannual event, benefiting The Koby Mandell Foundation, which helps family members of terror victims and others who have suffered a loss in their family.

 COMICS ON TOUR, from left, Willie Barcena, Hugh Fink, Don Gavin and Avi Liberman.

US-Israeli comedian Avi Liberman brings back Comedy for Koby

Only months after a near-fatal car accident, unsinkable comic returns with stellar lineup

AVI LIBERMAN leads ‘Comedy for Koby.’

Comedian Hannah Einbinder opens up about her Jewish identity

Einbinder is, professionally speaking, doing quite well. The 26-year-old standup comedian turned actress recently scored a nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.

Hannah Einbinder

Jewish comedian Jackie Mason reflects on his legendary career

Mason discusses his comedy career, his stint as a rabbi, his advocacy for Israel and support of Donald Trump.

Jackie Mason doing stand-up at one of his highly acclaimed international performances.

Jewish standup comedian Jackie Mason passes away at 93

Mason was one of the last "borscht belt" comedians, continuing the comedy which was famous in the Catskills long after the last resort closed down.

Jackie Mason doing stand-up at one of his highly acclaimed international performances.

Seeing Jackie Mason was seeing a genius at work

Jackie Mason was my friend and an inspiration and mentor to me.

Jackie Mason

These are the 2021 Emmys Jewish nominees

“We all were in the same school trailer. We would eat hot links and bagels for breakfast every morning — very Black and Jewish of us,” Jurnee Smollett joked.

Michael Douglas