Comedy
Despite boycotts and cancellation, Israeli entertainers stay proud of identity - from the editor
Amid boycotts and hostility abroad, Israeli artists unapologetically embrace their identities and continue performing on stage
Sderot Women’s Theater premieres dark October 7 comedy play ‘Laughing on the Border’
'Hill 338' revives a classic Israeli comedy for a new generation - review
‘Checkout’: New comedy hit, expanded from one of Israel's most popular series
Jewish comedian Gianmarco Soresi goes viral after learning how to sign ‘Nazi’ in ASL
The translator imitated Hitler’s mustache with two fingers placed on her upper lip while her other hand did a reduced ‘sieg heil’ gesture, something commonly practiced in Nazi Germany.
Amid Israel-Hamas war, Comedy for Koby arms Israelis with laughter
“Laughter is healing,” said the foundation’s executive director, Eliana Mandell Braner, whose brother Koby was murdered by terrorists in 2001 when he was 13.
‘Remembering Gene Wilder’ highlights a Jewish comic genius
In recorded excerpts from Wilder’s memoirs and interviews, Wilder speaks about “mysterious brushes with irony” that shaped his fate.
What were Israel's top pop culture moments of 2023?
Concerts, stand-up, successful films, oh my! The year 2023 was filmed with iconic moments by Israeli stars, as well as stars in Israel.
A starry night in Bethlehem: Eretz Nehederet at it again in latest skit
Stranger Things star Brett Gelman put his rich comedic talent to use to support Israel during wartime by performing in a sketch on the comedy show.
British Airways pulls Jewish sitcom from flights to stay neutral
Concerned about appearing biased amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, British Airways decided not to screen the Jewish sitcom Hapless on its flights.
Michael Che on SNL: 'Whether you're Muslim or Jewish, y'all need Jesus!'
In a four-minute skit, SNL hosts make a series of jokes, among them one about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Actor Andre Braugher, star of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', dead at 61
Braugher was also a regular on stage at the New York Shakespeare Festival, winning an off-Broadway Obie Award in 1997 for the title role in "Henry V."
Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez attend comedy night for Gaza charity
The funds raised from the comedy show were donated to ANERA, a charity accused of being highly political and biased.
Israel-Hamas war: Comedy to enjoy for wartime gallows humor
Jews have a rich tradition of gallows humor, and Israeli comedians have stepped up to do what they can to raise morale, even during the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza.
