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25 must-see Jewish shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2025

This year’s festival boasts an abundant lineup of Jewish talent – here are the JC’s top picks

By Eliana Jordan

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'The Marriage of Alice B. Toklas by Gertrude Stein', written and directed by Edward Einhorn, is one of the exciting Jewish plays set to be performed at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. (Photo: Richard Termine)

Modi and his mum pose backstage at The Beacon Theatre in NYC. (Photo: Daniel Landesman/Facebook)

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Meet Modi, the New York comedian charming Jewish mothers all over the world

By Eliana Jordan

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The comedy scene where the joke’s on Jew-hate

By Lianne Kolirin

6 min read

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I’m a Jewish mum, ask me whatever you want

By Rachel Creeger

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Debra Tammer says that being pushed out of artistic circles allows Jews to be even more creative

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Comedian spreads Jewish joy

By Gaby Wine

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The Israeli comedian reminding the world that Jews are great

By Nicole Lampert

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Zach Margs is taking Jewish Instagram by storm, one comedy sketch at a time. (Photos: Tania Margolin. Collage: Jordi Pol)

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Inside the hysterical world of Zach Margs’ Israeli parodies

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Filming a Jewish nonprofit workplace comedy

Film student Elizabeth Leff wrote and directed the comedy short Nonprofit based on her experience working for a Jewish nonprofit in Washington DC

By Eliana Jordan

2 min read

August 23, 2024 15:15

Elizabeth (second from left) poses for a photo with the cast and crew of Nonprofit (Jason Mataz)

‘People just want a laugh. Hopefully, that’s what I give them!’

Comic Ian Stone on why he holds no fears that the current wave of antisemitism will cast an ugly shadow on his forthcoming UK tour

By Francine White

5 min read

July 31, 2024 16:39

2T42Y10 Ian Stone, Stand-Up Comedian at Joker Comedy Club, Southend-on-Sea, Essex © Clarissa Debenham (Film Free Photography) / Alamy

Comedian and actor Michael Rapaport to make stand-up debut in Israel

The Jewish-American actor and comedian has scheduled performances in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

By Maya Cohen

1 min read

July 23, 2024 10:20

Michael Rapaport speaks at a rally for the hostages in Tel Aviv (Getty)

All the Jewish nominations at this year’s Emmys

Larry David, Maya Rudolf, and Jerry Seinfeld are just some of the Jewish celebs in the running for awards this season

By Hannah Gillott

1 min read

July 18, 2024 17:06

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Larry David speaks onstage during An Evening With Larry David - A Farewell To "Curb Your Enthusiasm" hosted by HBO & Tribeca Festival on April 05, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Three and a half Jewish women have the last laugh

A group of Jewish and Jew-ish women are launching a comedy night in north London

By Judith Zerdin

2 min read

June 22, 2024 22:30

(l-r) Marian Pashley, Meryl O'Rourke, (top right) Rachel Creeger and Lara Silverstone are Three and a Half Jewish Women

Alex Edelman will receive a Special Tony Award for ‘Just For Us’

The Boston comedian made his Broadway debut last year with his one-man show which centres on a gathering of neo-Nazis

By Elisa Bray

1 min read

May 2, 2024 16:36

Alex Edelman on stage during a performance of Just for Us (Alastair Muir)

Heimishe humour hits the stage in Soho

The star of one-woman show Pickle on how Jewish joy can help us can face up to the grimmest times

By Deli Segal

3 min read

April 17, 2024 18:15

By David Baddiel

Curb’s focus on the trivial and shallow is about life itself

Jewish comedy may be our greatest gift to the world and Curb Your Enthusiasm, now back for its final season, is one of the greatest examples of it. Shvitzing the small stuff is so Jewish

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February 6, 2024 13:39

The Israeli comedian finding humour in his country’s darkest days

Israeli stand-up Yossi Zabari is performing in London for a hostage fundraiser this weekend

By Hannah Gillott

3 min read

January 12, 2024 20:40

The Israeli comedian finding humour in his country’s darkest days

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Jewish Comedy

25 must-see Jewish shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Meet Modi, the New York comedian charming Jewish mothers all over the world

The comedy scene where the joke’s on Jew-hate

I’m a Jewish mum, ask me whatever you want

Comedian spreads Jewish joy

The Israeli comedian reminding the world that Jews are great

Inside the hysterical world of Zach Margs’ Israeli parodies

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