Comedy
In Saudi Arabia, Dave Chappelle jokes that ‘I stand with Israel’ would be his code for censorship
The state-sponsored show, which took place on Saturday and featured a host of top international comedians, was criticized by Human Rights Watch and several other comedians
Comic Gianmarco Soresi mines his mixed Jewish background for laughs
Martin Winiar: Economist by day, stand-up comic by night
Wes Anderson’s ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ disappoints - film review
How an Israeli kidnapping comedy sold a million tickets
Saving Shuli-San was set for a June release, but the war with Iran made United King Films, the movie’s distributor, postpone the much-awaited film.
Is this for real? Food for thought at 4th Israeli Comedy Fesitval
Ephraim Kishon Israeli Comedy Festival takes place at its perennial base of Beit Mazia, and various other locations dotted around town, for the fourth time, August 17-21.
Israeli Comedy Festival returns for its fourth year to bring laughs for everyone
From August 17 to 21, the Israeli Comedy Festival is back for its fourth year, featuring a mix of stand-up, improv, and five brand-new theater shows.
'A huge betrayal': Jewish comedian speaks to 'Post' after Edinburgh venue cancels show - interview
"The staff said, 'If you are attracting issues that need extra security, it puts everyone in the venue in danger,'" Creeger recounted.
Arrays of hope: Israel Festival's offerings in a year full of woes
This year’s festival opens in Jerusalem on July 16 under the aegis of returning artistic directors Michal Vaknin and Itay Mautner, and in the Galilee and Western Negev, through to August 1.
‘Saving Shuli-San,’ sequel to comedy blockbuster ‘Saving Shuli,’ opens Thursday
The sequel to mega-hit comedy 'Saving Shuli' promises more fun.
Humor, Israel’s secret weapon for maintaining morale - opinion
Humor, in the most Jewish way, allows us to go beyond what is visible. Humor, in Israel, is not just a survival tactic; it is a weapon of the spirit.
Monty Python icon John Cleese postpones Israel shows
The Monty Python alumnus and star of films like A Fish Called Wanda didn’t give a reason for the change.
John Cleese performances in Israel postponed
The performance includes Cleese recounting stories from his career, and his irreverent take on the state of the world, including current events in Israel.
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.
'The Jews, 5,000 Years and Counting:' Jewish history can be funny - review
The Jews: 5,000 Years and Counting achieves an incredible feat: It covers our entire “epic journey through time, space, and guilt” in 224 pages.
