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Jewish Humor

Which 'Seinfeld' Character are you?

Which ‘Seinfeld’ Character are you?

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement AssociatePublished October 5, 2021

In case you missed it, the hit-sitcom "Seinfeld" is now on Netflix. In honor of that, take this quiz to find out which character you are destined to be! /**/

Jon Stewart’s new show is not very funny — it is a mitzvah

Jon Stewart’s new show is not very funny — it is a mitzvah

PJ Grisar, ForwardPublished September 30, 2021

The title of Jon Stewart’s new show might have had a double-meaning for almost anyone else. “The Problem with Jon Stewart” sounds like the beginning of a rant by your conservative uncle, or maybe a gripe from a pedantic comedy critic. In its...

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about Dr. Levine's first patient?

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about Dr. Levine’s first patient?

Published September 29, 2021

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. ...

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about the Jewish mother's answering machine?

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about the Jewish mother’s answering machine?

Published September 22, 2021

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. ...

The funny Yiddish things my Bubbe/Zayde said

The funny Yiddish things my Bubbe/Zayde said

Jordan PalmerPublished September 21, 2021

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,...

Is Richard Kind Jewish?

Is Richard Kind Jewish?

Published September 18, 2021

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’s gift to Jewish humor

Norm Macdonald’s gift to Jewish humor

Published September 14, 2021

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...

Jon, Jeff and Jacob Waldman taste the toasted ravioli at Pasta House for their T-Rav Tasters blog and video series.

Waldman brothers drop latest T-Rav Taster video

Jordan PalmerPublished September 12, 2021

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...

Great moments in Jewish comic history: Jack Benny on Laugh-In

Great moments in Jewish comic history: Jack Benny on Laugh-In

Published September 9, 2021

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,...

Ben Stiller and Diego Schwartzman’s unlikely friendship continues

Ben Stiller and Diego Schwartzman’s unlikely friendship continues

Published September 9, 2021

(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...

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about the JL giving away free cookies?

Jewish Jokes: Did you hear the one about the JL giving away free cookies?

Jordan PalmerPublished September 8, 2021

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. ...

Rob Loewenstein has a custom license plate with the name of the short blast of the shofar during Rosh Hashanah services.

Rob Loewenstein “literally” has a Missouri license to shofar

Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish LightPublished 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...

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