Rabbi Jill Hausman of the Actors Temple in Manhattan made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment, where she was asked to make the host uncomfortable by reacting to edgy jokes about Israel, Jews, and antisemitic tropes.

The discussion revolves around the backlash against Ramy Youssef for expressing views on the Israel-Palestine conflict, with calls to cancel his upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live due to his stance on Gaza and Palestine.

Adam Sandler, the famous actor and comedian, is celebrated for his Jewish identity and has become a prominent figure in Jewish culture through his humor, films, and music.

In 1977, Gilda Radner, a Jewish comedian, lit the Hanukkah candles on live TV, which was possibly the first time a menorah had been lit on national television.

An open letter to Dave Chappelle from Sharon Rosen Leib, the great-granddaughter of a Hollywood pioneer, became the Forward's most-read article of 2022.

This article discusses Dave Chappelle's controversial monologue on Saturday Night Live, in which he made jokes about recent antisemitic remarks made by Kanye West and Kyrie Irving.

Comedian Dave Chappelle reportedly changed his monologue between the dress rehearsal and the broadcast of Saturday Night Live, with some accusing it of being antisemitic.

Gilbert Gottfried, the comedic talent known for his unique voice and raunchy humor, has passed away at the age of 67.

In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss three main topics and end with a lighthearted anecdote.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the ultra-Orthodox attacks on Labor Party candidate Rabbi Gilad Kariv, questioning if it's political maneuvering or religious excommunication.

This discussion explores the question of when a joke becomes offensive and potentially dangerous.

Chloe Fineman, known for her impressions on Saturday Night Live (SNL), discusses her Jewish upbringing and its influence on her comedy.

Alan Zweibel, a renowned comedy writer known for his work with stars like Steve Martin and Billy Crystal, reflects on his extensive career in his latest book, "Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier."

Before Tiffany Haddish became a famous actress and comedian, she used to perform at comedy clubs in Los Angeles and also did clean sets at bar and bat mitzvahs.

"Without Feathers" by Woody Allen (1975) features stories that resemble Saturday Night Live sketches with one-joke concepts like "The Whore of Mensa" that are exploited for numerous one-liners.