Comedian

Koby Mandell Foundation turns 25, Comedy for Koby goes on 40th tour

Avi Liberman, the creative founder of Comedy for Koby, will host the shows, describing the project as a "tremendous personal and professional source of pride."

 Avi Liberman.
Modi Rosenfeld takes the stage.

Bringing the Moshiach energy: Jewish comedian Modi Rosenberg comes to NYC's Radio City

(L TO R) Ana Vincenti, Moe Braun, Martin Winiar, and Hanna Castiel TLV fan Stav Setty.

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

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


Groundbreaking comedian Mort Sahl dies at 94

Widely considered the father of modern political satire, Mort Sahl died at his home near San Francisco at the age of 94.

  Publicity photo of Mort Sahl

Dave Chappelle jokes about world-conquering ‘Space Jews’ in new Netflix special

In “The Closer,” released Tuesday, the longtime provocateur crosses lines that for most celebrities lead to pop culture suicide in 2021.

 Dave Chappelle

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.