Comedian

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

Even comedic masters of timing don’t stand a chance if their set is interrupted by air raid sirens. 

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

GUY HOCHMAN poses with the Israeli flag next to a crowd of pro-Palestine protesters in New York City, January 20, 2026.

Israeli comedian cancels New York City show after pro-Palestine protest blocks club entrance

Guy Hochman.

Hind Rajab Foundation to file war crimes complaint against Israeli comedian Guy Hochman


Amsterdam comedy club cancels Israeli stand-up after threats

Boom said that it believed in freedom of expression without hate and offered to help Sponder relocate to another venue.  

 The city of Amsterdam

Creating Jewish comedy in a post-October 7 world with Elon Gold - opinion

American funnyman launches new podcast, ‘Stars of David’.

 ELON GOLD’S new venture: the ‘Stars of David with Elon Gold’ podcast.

American comedian Modi to be inducted in ANU’s Jewish humor hall of fame

Modi is renowned for his sharp impressions and witty commentary on everyday life, often drawing on his experiences as a Jewish person in America.

 MODI.

Reginald D. Hunter's Edinburgh show: A disturbing blend of comedy and antisemitism - opinion

Edinburgh comedian Reginald D. Hunter's recent performance drew controversy with a joke likening Israel to a self-abusing woman blaming her husband, sparking outrage and violence against protests.

 REGINALD D. HUNTER is a Black man who should understand what racial persecution is, says the writer.

'Lightening the national mood': Modi performs in Jerusalem amid war - review

During his recent visit to Israel, comedian Modi lightened the national mood amidst conflict, using humor about cultural differences and the country’s current challenges.

 COMEDIAN MODI Rosenfeld in a file photo.

This Jewish comedian hopes to set a new baseball record

Comedian Eitan Levine aims to break a record with 50 ceremonial first pitches at baseball games nationwide, raising funds for Make-A-Wish.

Eitan Levine, a rising Jewish comedian.

Comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding brings his act to Israel

Throughout the set, he mixed his witty, heartfelt political commentary with raunchy humor.

 Canadian stand-up comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding in action in Jerusalem.

Comedian popular with ultra-Orthodox wants non-Jews to watch, too

The special explores Veiga and Rosenfeld’s significant age difference, COVID-19, antisemitism and the logic of Shabbat elevators.

 ISRAELI-AMERICAN comedian Modi.

Netanyahu and Biden clash over claim Israel losing world support

Biden emphasized the importance of ending fighting ahead of Ramadan.

 U.S. President Joe Biden attends a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he visits Israel amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 18, 2023.

Jerry Seinfeld lands in Israel in show of solidarity

Seinfeld landed in the country to express solidarity with the nation following the horrific massacre that occurred on October 7.

JERRY SEINFELD – sharing his latest grievances.