Comedian

In Hebrew, Yiddish humor has found a different creativity. But within it, the castigation of hypocrisy and the sardonic wit, evolved and different, still sparkle.

Summing up his career, Codor quips: “Drawing Jewish humor is a way of life. I didn’t choose it. It chose me. Judaism can be grim. Jewish humor makes you grin.”

Defining Jewish humor, Israeli humor, Yiddish humor, and where they differ and overlap.

Jewish-American comedian Mark Schiff's new book shares his inspiring journey, as well as his contagious wit and wisdom on overcoming life’s obstacles.

Woody Allen has a wild sense of humor, tinged with Yiddishkeit. He has written and directed 48 films – almost one a year since his directorial debut in 1966.

As a point of national pride, let’s take a look at some of the Jewish comedians that have brought love and laughter into our lives. 

The Jewish tribe has a right to be glum, and yet it has produced some of the funniest people.

The half-Jewish-on-her-father’s-side American comedian is about to make her first visit to Israel as part of Comedy for Koby.

He had tweeted about his wife's arrival in the US and how they could expect to have an American citizen born to them soon.