Comedy
'My Other Half': Sex, drugs, rock & roll, philosophy, and cynicism - book review
In My Other Half, the hero, Jake, eventually meets an unexpected fate in Jerusalem. Until then, he embarks on a hilarious series of decadent misadventures, some of which appear below.
Despite boycotts and cancellation, Israeli entertainers stay proud of identity - from the editor
Sderot Women’s Theater premieres dark October 7 comedy play ‘Laughing on the Border’
'Hill 338' revives a classic Israeli comedy for a new generation - review
Grapevine September 13, 2024: A source of pride
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
American comedian Modi to be inducted in ANU’s Jewish humor hall of fame
Modi is renowned for his sharp impressions and witty commentary on everyday life, often drawing on his experiences as a Jewish person in America.
The Kishon look: The third annual Israeli Comedy Festival
The third annual Israeli Comedy Festival casts a quizzical eye on local developments.
Comedian books room for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in prank call to Qatar hotel
Tsabari said the reservation must be secret so the Palestinian people would not know that the “Palestinian leader is enjoying himself in a hotel while the Palestinian people are suffering."
‘Cat’s Luck,’ part of a wave of new Israeli comedies, officially hits theaters - review
These movies are not meant for sophisticated audiences, and few English speakers ever see them. When Israeli movies go to international film festivals, the comedies almost always stay home.
'Lightening the national mood': Modi performs in Jerusalem amid war - review
During his recent visit to Israel, comedian Modi lightened the national mood amidst conflict, using humor about cultural differences and the country’s current challenges.
Psychologist explains why laughing, comedy helps during wartime
One way we can help ourselves deal with the stress of war is to laugh. Laughter can calm our worries and heal our emotional wounds.
Israel's Monty Python: Adopting British humor to Hebrew
How could this British troupe’s humor translate itself into Israeli Hebrew? It certainly was a challenge, but it was a gauntlet that was picked up by Zohar Sharon and Ron Oppenheim.
Vancouver comic festival bans Jewish artist over past IDF service
The festival assured that it would revise its policies and submission guidelines and adhere to the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel’s guidelines.
'Comedy for Koby' brings humor in a time of tragedy
Jews using comedy as a remedy for tragedy is an old tradition. The 'Comedy for Koby' show will arrive in Israel in late may to uphold this tradition when the country appears to need it the most.
