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jewish humor
Are there limits to humor?
Esther D. Kustanowitz
February 26, 2015
Scandals involving rabbis or celebrities, a massively destructive Web hack, Ebola, Middle East unrest, growing anti-Semitism in Europe, even ISIS — when it comes to brainstorming for Purim content, today’s Jews see every strange or terrifying story as comedic potential.
Jewish humor in ‘Tent: Comedy’
Avishay Artsy
October 14, 2014
Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz once offered this reason why so many Jews are funny: “To be funny, you have to suffer, suffer, suffer,” he said. “Jews, blacks, we’ve suffered a lot in the past. That makes us funny, I guess.”
Will Larry David’s Broadway show add to his Jewish file?
Jewish Journal
August 12, 2014
In Larry David’s fake real-life world on the HBO sitcom “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” he is tapped by Mel Brooks to take over the Zero Mostel-Nathan Lane role of Max Bialystock in the megahit Broadway adaptation of “The Producers.”\n
Calendar November 16-22
Laura Donney
November 13, 2013
Learn, do and share — be a part of sustainable Los Angeles. Come hear about projects that are having local and global impacts from passionate speakers. Presenters include Elizabeth Stewart, founder and CEO of Hub Los Angeles; Nirvan Mullick, co-creator of the Imagination Foundation; Mick Ebeling, founder of Not Impossible Labs and creator of the EyeWriter; and Tara Tiger Brown, founder of Los Angeles Makerspace.
One in 6 unaffiliated U.S. Jews seeking Jewish expression, poll finds
Jewish Journal
October 10, 2012
Some 1 million American Jews — or one in 6 — are actively seeking Jewish expression and engagement outside of synagogue life, according to a new study.
The world according to Mort Sahl and friends
Tom Tugend
March 21, 2008
Half a century after Mort Sahl packed in Berkeley undergrads and hip San Franciscans at the hungry i nightclub, the man who revolutionized stand-up comedy hasn\’t mellowed.\n
Comedy singer drawn to Jewish thought — but not shul
George Robinson
December 14, 2007
It is commonplace that the best comedy is essentially serious. Of course, clichÃÂ(c)s often have an underlying truth, so maybe that explains why Rob Tannenbaum, one half of the comedy-music duo, Good for the Jews, playing at the Knitting Factory on Dec. 14, is both a very funny guy, and nevertheless someone who discusses his work in surprisingly sober terms.
Heeb Crosses the Pond
Daniella Peled
January 13, 2005
Does edgy Jewish humor translate? The New York-based magazine Heeb is coming to England — but whether the United Kingdom\’s rather reserved Jewish population will appreciate the magazine\’s offbeat urban style remains to be seen.
The magazine\’s British launch was held recently at a plush theater in north London during a Jewish film festival, organized in association with the Jewish Community Centre for London.
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