Comedian

Koby Mandell Foundation turns 25, Comedy for Koby goes on 40th tour

Avi Liberman, the creative founder of Comedy for Koby, will host the shows, describing the project as a "tremendous personal and professional source of pride."

 Avi Liberman.
Modi Rosenfeld takes the stage.

Bringing the Moshiach energy: Jewish comedian Modi Rosenberg comes to NYC's Radio City

(L TO R) Ana Vincenti, Moe Braun, Martin Winiar, and Hanna Castiel TLV fan Stav Setty.

Live from the mamad: Laughter is the best medicine amid war

Andrew Ginsburg celebrates after winning a JFK Jr. look-alike competition in the West Village.

Meet the Connecticut dad and children’s book author who won a JFK Jr. lookalike contest


Israeli comedian cancels New York City show after pro-Palestine protest blocks club entrance

Hochman, who had previously served as an IDF soldier in Gaza, appeared outside the venue despite the show's cancellation, meeting his fans with hugs and jokes.

GUY HOCHMAN poses with the Israeli flag next to a crowd of pro-Palestine protesters in New York City, January 20, 2026.

Hind Rajab Foundation to file war crimes complaint against Israeli comedian Guy Hochman

In its X post, HRF called Hochman “war propagandist and inciter,” and accused him of praising Israel’s campaign in Gaza. The post added that CLAIHR would also file a complaint.

Guy Hochman.

From aliyah to the mic: How Benny P. Leva found his voice in Jerusalem

‘To be filming big specials or having big comedians come here and perform in English - it makes Jerusalem a world-class comedy city.’

Benny P. Leva performing stand-up comedy at the Misrad Hacomedy show, November 20.

John Cleese shows in Israel canceled or postponed, depending on who you believe

Even with an enormous fanbase in Israel, British pundit and comedian John Cleese doesn't seem to have a good opinion on the Jewish state or zionism.

John Cleese - Three shows in Israel

The 'as a Jew' disease of misrepresentation needs to stop - opinion

The growing use of the phrase “As a Jew” to justify criticism of Israel risks undermining authentic Jewish identity and informed debate, Rabbi Steven Burg warns.

Rabbi Steven Burg is CEO of Aish Global and a leading voice in Jewish education and outreach. You can find out more about him here: https://rabbiburg.com/

Jewish comedian Adam Friedland confronts Ritchie Torres over Israel, Gaza war

The last thing that can be heard on the YouTube reporting: Ritchie Torres telling Adam Friedland, “I just don’t think you know what you’re talking about.”

Ritchie Torres seen during the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, June 3, 2024

'Canceled for being Jewish': Two comedians have Edinburgh Fringe shows axed over 'safety concerns'

Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon were set to perform at the Whistlebinkies venue, but were informed that their acts had been cancelled due to bar staff feeling “unsafe”.

Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon

Comedy for Koby hosts benefit raising funds supporting victims of terror, trauma

The comedians are donating their talents to benefit the programs of The Koby Mandell Foundation, founded by Seth and Sherri Mandell, in memory of their son, Koby, and his friend, Yosef Ishran.

 Avi Liberman.

The new campaign by Katorza and Yatzpan

A new campaign for Kashkash features a playful exchange between two beloved Israeli comedians. The campaign encourages the use of mobile cash.

 Israel Katorza and Eli Yatzpan

A look at the life of comic genius Andy Kaufman

TV TIME: ‘Thank You Very Much’ delves into the originality of the late Andy Kaufman.

 ANDY KAUFMAN in ‘Thank You Very Much.’