We are serious about our Jewish Joke of the Week. So much so, that we’re offering a free cookie coupon from Hot Box Cookies, and all you have to do is be funny. Well, you have to send us a joke that is funny, and funny clean. No funny, not clean jokes. ...
We are serious about our Jewish Joke of the Week. So much so, that we’re offering a free cookie coupon from Hot Box Cookies, and all you have to do is be funny. Well, you have send us a joke that is funny, and funny clean. No funny, not clean jokes. ...
It's truly amazing how long it takes till you really understand your grandfather or at least a part of him, you took for granted.
Since joining the Jewish Light, I've reflected on my own Jewish experience growing up, and part of that was the Yiddish,...
It’s a right of Jewish passage to wonder who out there in the world is Jewish too, especially famous people like actors, singers, athletes, and even social media stars and YouTubers. It’s just something we do.
So, to better answer the question...
Norm Macdonald, the former Saturday Night Live news anchor and stand-up legend, wasn’t Jewish. But the Canadian-born comedian, who died Tuesday from cancer at the age of 61, left behind two of the greatest Jewish humor moments in recent memory.
Macdonald’s...
Back in July, Jewish Light writer Bill Motchan introduced you to the Waldman brothers and their noble quest of finding the best-toasted ravioli in St. Louis, then sharing their findings with the world.
Jeff, Jon and Jacob Waldman have the dedication...
Benny Kubelsky who was born in Waukegan, Ill., the son of Jewish immigrants from Russia who owned a saloon, would grow up to became of the world’s greatest comedians, Jack Benny.
A show business institution, Mr. Benny carved out a reputation in vaudville,...
(JTA) — The Ben Stiller-Diego Schwartzman bromance is still going strong.
While Schwartzman was eliminated from the U.S. Open in New York on Sunday, he snuck in some more quality with Stiller, the Jewish actor who happens to be one of Diego’s...
We are serious about our Jewish Joke of the Week. So much so, that we're offering a free cookie coupon from Hot Box Cookies, and all you have to do is be funny. Well, you have send us a joke that is funny, and funny clean. No funny, not clean jokes. ...
Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published September 8, 2021
When Rob Loewenstein drives around town, he’s accustomed to other drivers tapping on their horn to get his attention after they spot his license plate. It reads “TEKIAH,” the short blast of the shofar that accompanies the Rosh Hashanah service.
“I...
It’s a right of Jewish passage to wonder who out there in the world is Jewish too, especially famous people like actors, singers, athletes, and even social media stars and YouTubers. It’s just something we do.
So, to better answer the question...
Jordan Palmer, Mallory’s Dad
• Published September 7, 2021
I can't believe it's been a year since the Jewish news world went bonkers for St. Louis TikTok user named Mallory Palmer, who created a viral video combining the call of sea lions with the blasts of the shofar. Forward, JTA, Times Of Israel, The Cleveland...
