Before ‘SNL,’ there was Sid Caesar — and a roomful of Jewish writers

In a recent public conversation, David Margolick — a longtime journalist and author — reflected on Caesar’s rise, his Jewish ...
insider.si.edu

Jewish comedy : a serious history / Jeremy Dauber

Introduction: A joke, two definitions, seven themes, four warnings, and another joke -- What's so funny about anti-semitism? -- Not-so-nice Jewish doctors -- The wit of the Jews -- A view from the ...
Bay Area Reporter

Kung Pao Kosher Comedy's 32 years of Jewish comedy for Christmas

On December 24, 25, and 26 comic extraordinaire Lisa Geduldig returns with the latest incarnation of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy, a Jewish stand-up show produced for Christmas. There will be two shows a ...
The Advocate

Comedy-dramas, historical drama and Oscar classic: Jewish Film Festival opens on Wednesday

The Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival returns Wednesday for its 19th year. Running through Jan. 19 at the Manship Theatre, the festival’s four nights of films feature an autobiographical comedy-drama ...