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

Hochman, who had previously served as an IDF soldier in Gaza, appeared outside the venue despite the show's cancellation, meeting his fans with hugs and jokes.

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

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

Benny P. Leva performing stand-up comedy at the Misrad Hacomedy show, November 20.

From aliyah to the mic: How Benny P. Leva found his voice in Jerusalem

John Cleese - Three shows in Israel

John Cleese shows in Israel canceled or postponed, depending on who you believe


The 'as a Jew' disease of misrepresentation needs to stop - opinion

The growing use of the phrase “As a Jew” to justify criticism of Israel risks undermining authentic Jewish identity and informed debate, Rabbi Steven Burg warns.

Rabbi Steven Burg is CEO of Aish Global and a leading voice in Jewish education and outreach. You can find out more about him here: https://rabbiburg.com/

Jewish comedian Adam Friedland confronts Ritchie Torres over Israel, Gaza war

The last thing that can be heard on the YouTube reporting: Ritchie Torres telling Adam Friedland, “I just don’t think you know what you’re talking about.”

Ritchie Torres seen during the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June 3, 2024

'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

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

The comedians are donating their talents to benefit the programs of The Koby Mandell Foundation, founded by Seth and Sherri Mandell, in memory of their son, Koby, and his friend, Yosef Ishran.

 Avi Liberman.

The new campaign by Katorza and Yatzpan

A new campaign for Kashkash features a playful exchange between two beloved Israeli comedians. The campaign encourages the use of mobile cash.

 Israel Katorza and Eli Yatzpan

A look at the life of comic genius Andy Kaufman

TV TIME: ‘Thank You Very Much’ delves into the originality of the late Andy Kaufman.

 ANDY KAUFMAN in ‘Thank You Very Much.’

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.