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September 5, 2024, 3:51 pm
Seriously funny: vlogger and author Tova Leigh’s new show opens in London
Honey I'm Losing It focuses on motherhood, social media and making the world a better place
By Alex Galbinski
Paul Currie (Instagram / @paulcurriecomedian)
August 14, 2024, 5:10 pm
Comedian says ‘Zionists’ shouldn’t attend his Edinburgh shows
Paul Currie was this year barred from performing again at Soho Theatre after being accused of hounding out an Israeli couple from a show there
By Jenni Frazer
Reginald D Hunter from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe magazine
August 13, 2024, 1:06 pm
Fringe comedian’s ‘joke’ drives couple from venue
Audience turns on Israelis at Edinburgh gig of Reginald D Hunter
By Sarah Miller
Mel Brooks with the Lifetime Achievement Award at British Academy Film Awards (Photo credit: Ian West/PA Wire)
June 28, 2024, 2:29 pm
OPINION: Happy blazing birthdays to the incomparable Mel Brooks
The comedian who affectionately called the Queen Mother 'the biggest shiksa there ever was” turns 98 today
By Darren Richman
Jew O-Rama screenshot
June 26, 2024, 12:44 pm
Jewish comedy front and centre at Edinburgh Fringe despite expected hostility
Jew-O-Rama producers appeal for support to ensure the show goes on
By Michelle Rosenberg
Debra Tammer
May 28, 2024, 8:57 am
Jewish humour takes centre stage at Chelsea’s Raffles
Comedians line up to deliver a night of laughter and pride
By Naomi Frankel
Baptiste’s post has been reported to the Metropolitan Police by social media users. The force has confirmed it is making “inquiries”.
May 2, 2024, 7:09 pm
Agents dump comedian Dane Baptiste after he sends death threat to Jewish woman
The stand-up, who has appeared on comedy panel shows including Mock The Week, wrote to a female comedian: "I'll sit in prison while your family sit at the cemetery."
By Jewish News Reporter
Larry David
April 23, 2024, 4:15 pm
OPINION: Here’s the thing about funny people like Larry David
Journalist Darren Richman is unable to curb his enthusiasm for a legendary comic as the iconic show comes to a fitting close.
By Darren Richman
Launching on March 21 and running for seven weeks, the comedy masterclasses dig deep into the essence of the Jewish funnyman.
March 5, 2024, 10:42 am
This really is a laughing matter
Free online webinar serves up a deep dive into the history of Jewish comedy.
By Jenni Frazer
Rabbi Mendy Korer running the London Marathon and in more contemplative mood
February 18, 2024, 10:49 pm
Seriously! Chabad rabbi to make standup debut in Soho
Completing his first ultramarathon wasn't enough of a challenge for Islington's Rabbi Mendy Korer, who has two comedy gigs lined up at the Sanctum Hotel on 25 February
By Beatrice Sayers
Comedia Paul Currie
February 12, 2024, 3:38 pm
Soho Theatre ‘sorry and saddened’ by claim comic hounded out Jewish audience member
Paul Currie alleged to have told a man who attended his performance in central London to 'leave my f***ing show now' when he failed to give him a standing ovation as he raised a Palestinian flag
By Lee Harpin
Bennett Arron faces online heckling
December 18, 2023, 1:24 pm
OPINION: Comedy is hard enough, let alone in the current climate
Comedian Bennett Arron explains the situation for mirth makers of the faith
By Bennett Arron
A scene from Hapless.
December 18, 2023, 12:48 pm
British Airways ‘sorry’ it chose not to show Jewish sitcom in aircraft due to the war
EXCLUSIVE: Airline had said it paused British show Hapless from in-flight entertainment to 'remain neutral' during Israel–Hamas conflict
By Richard Ferrer
August 31, 2023, 2:57 pm
‘Mrs Personality’ Claudine Ullman loves London – and chopped liver
The South African comedian tells us all about her forthcoming show
By Debbie Collins
August 15, 2023, 11:02 am
The Jewish comedian putting a comic spin on antisemitism
Marlon Solomon's new show at Edinburgh Fringe tackles the controversial issue with humour
By Jenni Frazer
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