Comedian

'Canceled for being Jewish': Two comedians have Edinburgh Fringe shows axed over 'safety concerns'

Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon were set to perform at the Whistlebinkies venue, but were informed that their acts had been cancelled due to bar staff feeling “unsafe”.

Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon
 Avi Liberman.

Comedy for Koby hosts benefit raising funds supporting victims of terror, trauma

 Israel Katorza and Eli Yatzpan

The new campaign by Katorza and Yatzpan

 ANDY KAUFMAN in ‘Thank You Very Much.’

A look at the life of comic genius Andy Kaufman


Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder secures Amsterdam venue after 30 rejections

Sponder's team warned that cultural boycotts and threats threaten all artists. This is reportedly why the Israeli comedian refused to back down from doing a show in Amsterdam.

 TEL AVIV resident Yohay Sponder drew many laughs at the Chosen Comedy Festival in Brooklyn last month.

Why humor may be the best way to destroy Hamas - opinion

Our people have used comedy to cope for centuries, and learning to laugh at our enemies not only keeps us going.

 Hamas terrorists stand guard on the day of the release of Keith Siegel, a US-Israeli dual national hostage held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, February 1, 2025.

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.