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David Bashevkin: 5 Things SNL Taught Me About Life (Purim Special)

18forty · 11 Mar

David Bashevkin reflects on the significance of comedy, particularly through Saturday Night Live's legacy, drawing lessons for Jewish life and community.

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Unpacked · 7 Mar

Jewish influence has been integral to the development and ongoing success of Saturday Night Live (SNL).

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The Best Jewish Moments From the SNL50 Reunion Special

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 18 Feb

The SNL50 Reunion Special celebrated 50 years of Saturday Night Live while highlighting its rich Jewish heritage.

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From ‘Coffee Talk’ to ‘The Hanukkah Song,’ 36 standout Jewish moments from 50 years of ‘Saturday Night Live’

JTA · 11 Feb

Saturday Night Live (SNL), since its inception by Lorne Michaels in 1975, has been a rich source of Jewish cultural moments in American television.

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Live from New York, It’s the 10 Best Jewish Moments on SNL!

Rachel Rosenfield in Moment · 10 Feb

In honor of Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary, Rachel Rosenfield presents a spotlight on the show's ten best Jewish-themed moments.

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What if Israel and Georgia switched places? SNL’s 1975 premiere proposed peace through land swap

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 5 Feb

In its first episode in 1975, Saturday Night Live featured a comedic short film by Albert Brooks envisioning a land swap between Israel and the state of Georgia, aired as a parody of media coverage of geopolitical issues.

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‘Saturday Night,’ Now Streaming on Netflix, Is an Ode to Jewish Legends of TV Comedy

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 29 Jan

"Saturday Night," a new film by Jason Reitman now available on Netflix, captures the behind-the-scenes drama of the first episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL), highlighting the prominent Jewish contributions to the birth of this comedy institution.

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These SNL Hanukkah Skits Are Comedy Gold

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 27 Dec 2024

Lior Zaltzman highlights memorable Hanukkah-themed sketches from Saturday Night Live (SNL), celebrating the show's Jewish roots and comedic portrayal of Hanukkah.

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8 young Jewish comedians on what 'SNL 50' means to them

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 27 Sep 2024

Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary provides a moment to reflect on its impact, particularly on Jewish comedians in the TikTok generation.

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‘Saturday Night’ Trailer Puts Jewish SNL Creator Lorne Michaels on Center Stage

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 12 Aug 2024

The article discusses the upcoming biopic "Saturday Night," focusing on the early days of NBC's Saturday Night Live under the leadership of Jewish creator Lorne Michaels.