In Mel Brooks’ ‘History of the World Part II,’ Jewish jokes reign from BCE to the Beatles
by Jackie Hajdenberg (JTA) – This article contains spoilers for “History of the World Part II” which launched on Hulu and Disney plus on Purim…
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Comedian Sarah Silverman hits the streets of Manhattan in search of Jewish allies
By Lisa Keys (New York Jewish Week Via JTA) — Amid reports of rising antisemitism, comedian Sarah Silverman, who’s currently guest-hosting “The Daily Show,” took to…
Netflix’s ‘You People’ wasn’t funny at all to my Black and Mexican Jewish family
by Cinthya Silverstein (JTA) — As a couple that is two parts Jew, one part Black, and all parts lovers of comedy, my husband and…
Trevor Noah has hosted his last ‘Daily Show.’ Al Franken, Sarah Silverman will soon sit in the chair.
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) – As “The Daily Show” looks ahead to a future without host Trevor Noah, at least three Jewish comedians are waiting…
British comedian David Baddiel takes his ‘Jews Don’t Count’ argument to TV
by Jacob Judah LONDON (JTA) — David Baddiel, a comedian-turned-activist against antisemitism who calls himself “one of the U.K.’s very few famous Jews,” was holding…