Saturday Night Live

How the premiere of 'Saturday Night Live' was a great bar mitzvah present

Gary Rudoren in Forward · 27 Sep

In a humorous reflection on both personal and cultural history, Gary Rudoren recalls the serendipitous convergence of his bar mitzvah and the premiere of 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL) on October 11, 1975.

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

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 12 Aug

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.

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When Richard Simmons Sang Barbra Streisand on SNL

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 Jul

Richard Simmons, the beloved fitness guru who recently passed away, was known for his colorful personality, passion for fitness, and kindness towards others.

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Jewish Word | Verklempt: The Yiddish Word that Wasn’t

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 4 Jul

Verklempt, a term popularized by Mike Myers on Saturday Night Live's Coffee Talk sketch, is often associated with being emotionally moved or choked up, though its exact Yiddish origins are debated.

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Meet Jill Hausman, the real rabbi who grimaced through jokes about Jews on SNL’s ‘Weekend Update’

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 20 May

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.

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Canceling Ramy Youssef on SNL won’t help Israel

Rob Eshman in Forward · 15 Mar

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.

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Is Adam Sandler Good for the Jews?

Jewdicious · 7 Mar

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.

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In 1977, Gilda Radner Lit a Menorah on National TV — And Was Moved to Tears

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 14 Dec 2023

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.

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The great-granddaughter of a Hollywood pioneer called out Dave Chappelle, and we got mail

Matthew Litman in Forward · 25 Nov 2022

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.

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“The Jews”

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 23 Nov 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.

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Dave Chappelle didn’t say the harshest things about Jews last week — this comedian did

Rob Eshman in Forward · 16 Nov 2022

The article reflects on comedian Ari Shaffir’s controversial stand-up special "Jew," comparing it to Dave Chappelle's recent monologue on "Saturday Night Live."

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Dave Chappelle swapped in new ‘SNL’ monologue at last minute, source says

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 16 Nov 2022

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.

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Gilbert Gottfried, an iconic and inimitable comedic voice, dies at 67

Tom Townsend in Forward · 13 Apr 2022

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

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The “Low Marx?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 25 Feb 2021

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

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The “Low Marx?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 25 Feb 2021

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.

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#18: Can a Joke Be Dangerous?

For Heaven's Sake · 25 Feb 2021

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

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Chloe Fineman, SNL’s master impressionist

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 16 Dec 2020

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

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The man behind the punchline

Amy Spiro in Jewish Insider · 17 Apr 2020

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."

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Tiffany Haddish Worked The Bar Mitzvah Circuit Before She Was Famous

Forward · 6 Mar 2018

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.

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Without Feathers, Woody Allen (1975)

Marc Tracy in Tablet · 17 Sep 2013

"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.

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