Tag: Humor

Len Berk, a lox slicer at Zabar's, imagines a conversation between the knives he uses.
Fran Lebowitz, known for her witty and critical writing, playfully mocks her readers in her essays, particularly in "Metropolitan Life" and "Social Studies," where she targets mundane annoyances and societal norms.
The article compiles sage advice from Jewish dads, shared by Instagram followers.
Following the trauma of Oct. 7, author Gila Green found inspiration in a workshop hosted by Writing on the Wall, an online community focused on Jewish and Israeli life complexities.
In honor of Valentine's Day, this article presents a collection of Jewish jokes about love.
In this Purim episode of the 18Forty Podcast, comedian Modi discusses the connection between humor and Moshiach energy.
This Purim episode of the 18Forty Podcast features a live event with the comedian Modi, discussing the role of humor in a broken world.
This audio explores why the Yiddish word for malaria, "malyarye," is considered humorous in Jewish culture.
In a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart discussed recent antisemitism scandals and humorously referred to himself as the "spokesjew."
Jeremy Hotz, a stand-up comedian, initially appeared nervous on stage, which was later revealed to be due to his extreme anxiety disorder.
Lara Rae is a talented comedian who is transgender and deeply spiritual.
Comedian Alex Edelman discusses his off-Broadway show, "Just for Us," which explores his Jewish identity and includes a white nationalist gathering he attended.
In a recent article in COMMENTARY magazine, David Zucker, a renowned director, producer, and screenwriter known for hits like Airplane! and the Naked Gun series, explores the impact of self-serious social justice activists on comedy.
This text discusses the life and work of the Jewish poet Heinrich Heine.
Laughter is crucial for our mental well-being, and comedy can offer a helpful perspective on life's challenges.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Daniel Feldman explores the role of comedy in Jewish thought and practice.
Laughter is important for our mental well-being, especially during stressful times.
In this discussion, David explores the power of comedy and humor in revealing a mystical sense of unity that helps us find meaning and build communities even in ordinary experiences.
In this text, David discusses the power of comedy and humor in revealing a mystical connectedness that helps us find meaning and build community in everyday experiences.
The Fox and Lox Society, a group of aging friends, gathered regularly for a poker game over the years, with their traditions evolving as they aged.
In "John Wing Jr.: My Life is my Prayer," the journey of stand-up comedian and poet John Wing is portrayed, highlighting the mix of humor and emotion in his life experiences.
Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, humorously suggested that First Lady Melania Trump should have used the solar eclipse as an opportunity to escape from President Trump, who ignored safety warnings by staring at the sun during the event.
In a recent episode of Broad City, Ilana is surprised to learn about the WNBA from NBA All-Star Blake Griffin, who praises the league and its players.
In response to a surge in violence in Israel, including recent terrorist attacks, Israelis are turning to humor as a coping mechanism.
The author received an email with the subject "Bark Mitzvah" containing a video link and a reference to the current Jewish year, 5773.