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UK woman accuses British comedian Russell Brand of rape, says he ignored pleas to stop

"It's something that has lived with me ever since," she said during the often tearful police interview. "I blamed myself for years."

British comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality, Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court on October 14, 2026 in London, England.
Joshua Rinkoff.

Jewish writer barred from London group over Zionist beliefs, UKLFI warns of Equality Act breach

HANOCH DAUM in "Life Is a Difficult Age."

Hanoch Daum speaks out about hilltop youth

Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder has taken his English-language stand-up show to audiences around the world, using humor to tackle war, antisemitism, and Jewish identity. PremiumPremium

'Jews never lose': Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder finds laughter amid war and hate


Hundreds battle over the name Josh in Nebraska field

After a Facebook Messenger group of people named Josh went viral, hundreds of people – the majority of whom were supposedly named Josh – gathered in Nebraska for a pool noodle fight.

Image of the John Swain direct messaging group.

NY Jewish comics laugh through the pandemic

The Jewish comedians of New York City are giving the public a well-deserved laugh in the midst of the pandemic.

Jewish NYC comedian Eric Neumann

Those we lost in 2020: Remembering the rabbis, pioneers and innovators

We will start with the many people — many of whose names will never make the news

Candles are lit next an illustration of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as people mourn her death at the Supreme Court in Washington, US, September 19, 2020.

Celebrities join the Israel Health Ministry to campaign for wearing masks

Appearing in advertisements for the Health Ministry, these videos have quickly gone viral in a mere number of days.

A health worker, wearing a protective suit and a face mask, administers a nasal swab to a patient in a temporary testing site for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Zenith Arena in Lille, France, October 26, 2020

Catie Lazarus was not only a brilliant comedian — she was also a friend

Lazarus, a comedian, writer and producer, died Dec. 13 at 44 of terminal cancer.

Catie Lazarus at the Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York City, Nov. 30, 2015.

2021 Grammy Awards: All the Jewish nominees

Ranging all the way from the sister rock band Haim to comedian Tiffany Haddish, these are the Jewish artists who made the biggest impact on the recording industry this year.

From left: Jack Antonoff, Doja Cat and the Haim Sisters.

Comedians perform to benefit Krembo Wings, for children with disabilities

The event included some of Israel's biggest names in comedy like Assi Cohen, Adir Miller and Tom Yaar.

Israeli comedians perform to raise funds for Krembo Wings, a youth movement for children with and without disabilities.

The Orthodox and the unorthodox appeal to pardon comedian Ari Teman

Chabad Rabbis and prominent comedians have joined forces to plea for a pardon for Jewish comedian Ari Teman.

Comedian Ari Teman.

Borat is back, and fits right into today’s chaos

Borat is back and not a moment too soon.

SACHA BARON COHEN appears in ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,’ a sequel to his 2006 comedy, ‘Borat.’

Jewish comedian helps rabbis nail High Holy Day services

Alex Edelman, a 31-year-old comedian, has been coaching rabbis about how to add humor and levity to their online High Holy Days programming.

Alex Edelman has embarked on several Jewish comedy projects during the pandemic