Comedy

John O'Hurley: Comedians losing ability to laugh at themselves

Comedian John O'Hurley laments that comedians now use 'attack humor' instead of putting themselves at the center of the joke.

Jon Stewart to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Former Daily Show host to be first person to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor since beginning of COVID pandemic.

Jewish comedy legend Mel Brooks pens memoir 'All About Me!'

Mel Brooks writes book about his Brooklyn childhood, WWII service and journey to becoming a famous Hollywood comedic filmmaker.

Comedian Dave Chappelle puts 'Cancel Culture' on blast: 'You can never be woke enough'

Chappelle told YouTuber Joe Rogan there was no way for anyone to live up to true 'Wokeness' as judged by ideologues.

Watch: Liberal comedian upends the Grammys with 'un-PC' comments

Left-leaning comedian Bill Burr has caused quite the ruckus with his un-PC comments during the Emmy's presentation.

Nadav Naveh does it again: this time Joe Biden

Religious comedian and Andrados star Nadav Naveh does it again: this time, interpretation of hand gestures of new US president.

Comedian Jim Jefferies coming to Tel Aviv

Australian-American comedian and creator of sitcom 'Legit' to perform in Tel Aviv Saturday night, his third show in Israel.

Louis C.K. jokes in Israel: I’d rather be in Auschwitz than NY

Famous comedian gets big laughs with Israeli audience in Tel Aviv performance.

Sacha Baron Cohen to receive ADL award

ADL to present 'Borat' star with leadership award for combating anti-Semitism, racism through comedy.

Louis C.K.’s leaked stand-up set has jokes about Auschwitz

Comedian's latest routine mocks Jews, school shooting victims, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities.

Jewish comedian Don Rickles dead at 90

Pioneer of insult comedy and 'Toy Story' star passes away from kidney failure.

Killing all the funny people

It's official: Top comic is coming to Jerusalem

After Louis C.K. announced his plans to perform in Israel, new report confirms show has been agreed on for August.

Satirical Hezbollah skit leads to riots in Lebanon

After Saudi-TV broadcasts Hassan Nasrallah parody, Hezbollah supporters go wild in Beirut.

Seinfeld: Israelis are 'all or nothing'

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld shares his experiences from his recent comedy tour in Israel.

Seinfeld makes Tel Aviv laugh

Jewish comedian Jerry Seinfeld kicks off his first ever comedy tour in Israel, performing before 11,000 at a Tel Aviv basketball arena.

Watch: Israelis react to ISIS threats with mockery

Viral tongue-in-cheek video pokes fun at Hebrew-speaking jihadi warning of ISIS invasion of Israel; 'You guys have knives - we have F-16s.'

Comic Trevor Noah Defends Jewish Jokes

Jon Stewart's replacement says jokes are 'not a true reflection of my character, nor my evolution as a comedian.'

The Price of Anti-Semitism in France

French anti-Semitic comic Dieudonne reportedly had to pay dearly for recent legal battles against ban of his anti-Semitic show.

Anti-Semitic French Comic Announces New Show

Dieudonne tries to circumvent ban on show in which he mimes peeing on the Kotel with new show that includes 'tai-chi moves.'

Dudu Fisher Performs For and With Senior Citizens

World-renowned singer gives special performance at Jerusalem retirement home, interviews with Arutz Sheva.

‘First Female Bedouin Comedian’ a Fraud

Israeli paper runs story on Bedouin mother-of-17 who has found a place in comedy, only to find ‘Bedouin’ is Jewish woman.

Comedy for Koby Returns for Tenth Run

Comedy for Koby brings North American comedians to Israel. Proceeds go to Koby Mandell Foundation, in memory of 13-year-old terror victim.

Standing Up for Israel with Stand Up Comedy

Arutz Sheva met the participants of a unique tour of soldiarity. "Comedy for Koby" brings comedians to Israel for laughs and support.

Shows by Anti-Semitic French 'Comedian' Cancelled

Four shows by overtly anti-Semitic French ‘comedian’ Dieudonne have been cancelled following opposition from Jewish groups.

First Kosher Comedy Series Debuts on the Internet

New web comedy series follows the exploits of four heroes on a journey to create a new religious Jewish community away from it all.

The 100% Kosher Religious Comedy Group

Under-Dos, the 100% kosher religious comedy group, specializes in irreverent sketches on Jewish life, but stays within acceptable limits.