Jewish ComedyWho is the successor to the world’s funniest Jew?As Mel Brooks reaches his century, who will fill the legendary comic’s shoes?By Mark Solomons3 min read
Mel Brooks‘Blazing Saddles’ named funniest film of all time in honour of Mel Brooks’ 100th birthdayThe 1974 satirical comedy overtook ‘Some Like It Hot’ to claim the top spotBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
Jewish ComedyMy two-word review for Larry David’s new show: Watch it ★★★★★I’m not exactly objective – I have a signed photo of the comedian in my hall – but let’s just say this sketch show about events in US history is everything you would want it to beBy Stephen Pollard2 min read
By Howard JacobsonThe day Mel Brooks told me his funniest-ever jokeHoward Jacobson celebrates the 100th birthday of the Jewish film legend1 min read
comedyThis is why we decided to Stand-Up for British JewsComics Simon Evans and Andrew Doyle on their plans for a benefit gigBy Mark Wareham4 min read
EntertainmentNew Larry David show sees comedian doing what he does best – kvetching, this time in period costumeIn David tradition, the Curb creator will play an exaggerated version of himself – misanthropic, endlessly petty and socially ineptBy Katie Grant1 min read
Jewish ComedyYohay Sponder’s Genesis review: Israeli stand-up comic’s London show brings escapism, with a few awkward moments ★★★In his UK performance, the charismatic comedian emphasised the absurdity of being Jewish and Israeli in today’s worldBy Charlotte Henry2 min read
Prognosis: Negative – Unseen Larry David screenplay surfaces online after 43 yearsThe would-be film lent its title to a recurring gag about a fictional film on SeinfeldBy Eliana Jordan2 min read||May 13, 2026 17:26
‘The dark humour of Dad, who fled Hitler, runs through my new show’Comedian Mark Maier on how the laughter his father brought to his childhood home inspired himBy Miranda Levy3 min read||March 6, 2026 12:20
Jewish comedians unite for CST fundraiser galaSimon Brodkin, Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon are set to headline a blockbuster evening of laughs next monthBy Ben Conway1 min read||December 12, 2025 15:24
Jewish comedians have Edinburgh Fringe shows rehoused following cancellations over ‘safety concerns’The performers cited the outpour of support from the comedy community, with fellow performers, venues and audiences rallying around themBy Eliana Silver2 min read||August 6, 2025 13:58
From a row with Sir Anthony Hopkins to disappointing his mother, comedian Bennett Arron shares his regretsThe Welsh comedian on his return to the Edinburgh Festival with his most personal show to dateBy Bennett Arron2 min read||August 1, 2025 16:46
Comedian David Rose grapples with the discovery of a famous Jewish ancestor – and his controversial legacy – in Fringe debutThe Australian stand-up shares the story of his great-grandfather Julian Rose in ‘Our Hebrew Friend’, a comedy that attempts to answer, how Jewish is Jewish enough?By Eliana Jordan3 min read||July 29, 2025 15:26
Two Jewish shows pulled by Fringe venue over ‘safety concerns’Comedians feel “betrayed” after Fringe venue pulls Jewish-themed shows a week before the start of the festivalBy Jane Prinsley4 min read||July 25, 2025 09:12
‘Chicken Soup Dates’: ‘A raunchy sex seminar from an ‘Orthodox’ couple comes to Soho TheatreComedians Candy Gigi and Tom Joseph of Buttmitzvah fame, play a dysfunctional Jewish couple in this matchmaking comedy, replete with free chicken soup on tapBy Eliana Jordan2 min read||July 23, 2025 09:19
25 must-see Jewish shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2025This year’s festival boasts an abundant lineup of Jewish talent – here are the JC’s top picksBy Eliana Jordan8 min read||July 16, 2025 16:46
