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Social media star bringing Jewish comedy to the world
By Louisa Walters
Instagram comedian Zach Margs and his Israeli alter egos are bringing joy to people all over the world. And now he’s performing live, too
Rachel Creeger
February 20, 2025, 11:47 am
Jewish theatre and comedy coming to a venue near you
The week ahead has plenty of shows to see
By Poppy Shulman
February 13, 2025, 8:55 am
Social media star bringing Jewish comedy to the world
Instagram comedian Zach Margs and his Israeli alter egos are bringing joy to people all over the world. And now he’s performing live, too
By Louisa Walters
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February 7, 2025, 1:23 pm
Born this day, 100 years ago: a tribute to the comedic genius of Jack Lemmon
He was and is the yardstick by which every silver screen everyman must be judged and, invariably, found wanting, writes Darren Richman
By Darren Richman
Yohay Sponder
February 4, 2025, 2:41 pm
OPINION: After 7 October I didn’t know where to turn for comedy
But who else could laugh at the unlaughable, but Israeli comedians?
By Naomi Wyman
January 8, 2025, 4:25 pm
The Israeli comedian who wants us to be loud and proud
Ahead of his first solo UK show, Yohay Sponder talks about self-love, identity and faith
By Alex Galbinski
Stand-up Modi with his husband
December 17, 2024, 1:13 pm
Stand-up Modi is in love…and we love him
The comedian will be at the Palladium in February so there are things we need to know
By Debbie Collins
December 13, 2024, 4:54 pm
The man brave enough to mess with El Al security
Instagram star Zach Margs dons multiple Israeli personas in the name of comedy
By Louisa Walters
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
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