Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport to star in Comedy for Koby Sukkot tour

Known for his unfiltered, high-energy New York style, Michael Rapaport will join tour founder Avi Liberman for three nights of stand-up. 

American Jewish actor and comedian Michael Rapaport visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City on a trip to Israel in December 2023.
Niv Sultan and Maor Schweitzer from Matchmaking 2

Michael Rapaport joins cast of Matchmaking 3, filming in Israel

Israelcast podcast with Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport: Passion, Advocacy, and the Power of Jewish Pride

 (L-R) Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher.

Gal Gadot, Gwyneth Paltrow and other celebs salute the hostage release


Michael Rapaport brings his standup act to Israel during the war

"There’s more at stake in performing in Israel, though. So many people have gone through so much sorrow and grief over the last year."

 MICHAEL RAPAPORT: More is at stake when performing in Israel.

Michael Rapaport to perform in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv in October

Rapaport had never visited Israel but since October 7, he’s been back repeatedly.

 MICHAEL RAPAPORT.

A serious look at the silly Oscars - review

This year it seems borderline ridiculous, since, for most of us, there will be more suspense over which celebrities wear yellow ribbons to draw attention to the 134 hostages held in Gaza by Hamas.

 CILLIAN MURPHY plays J. Robert Oppenheimer in ‘Oppenheimer,’ written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.

Michael Rapaport calls out Hollywood for ignoring the hostages on 'Eretz Nehederet'

The sketch was especially striking in the way it used clips of real stars attending recent awards shows to make it look as if Rapaport was actually hosting the awards.

 Michael Rapaport and 'Eretz Nehederet' actress/comedian Liat Harlev, pose on the set of the new skit.

Politicians, musicians and Hollywood actors gather in Hostages' Square rally

This demonstration came following an announcement that hostage deal negotiations made meaningful progress and that Hamas was willing to be more flexible with its demands.

 Relatives of Gaza hostages speak at the rally at 'Hostages Square' in Tel Aviv, February 24, 2024

'Bring Them Home Now': Israel airs Gaza hostage ad during Super Bowl

“So use the app, don’t use the app, I don’t give a f*ck," comedian Michael Rapaport says. "Let’s bring them home now!”

 Screenshot of Israel's Super Bowl advertisement.

Michael Rapaport: Nobody said anything about hostages at Golden Globes

“I’m embarrassed that not one person said one thing... at the Golden Globes the other night, about the 133 hostages that were kidnapped in broad daylight, Rapaport said.

 MICHAEL RAPAPORT in Israel.