Jewish Humor Central

Jewish Humor Central is a daily publication to start your day with news of the Jewish world that's likely to produce a knowing smile and some Yiddishe nachas. It's also a collection of sources of Jewish humor--anything that brings a grin, chuckle, laugh, guffaw, or just a warm feeling to readers. Our posts include jokes, satire, books, music, films, videos, food, Unbelievable But True, and In the News. Some are new, and some are classics. We post every morning, Sunday through Friday. Enjoy!

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Taking a Break From Humor: Charlie Kirk's Powerful Final Message on the Importance of Observing Shabbat

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We're taking a one day break from jokes and humor to share with you a heartfelt and special speech by Charlie Kirk about why, although h...
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Wacky Wednesday Comedy Showcase: Eating Possible Spoiled Food on Street Corner -- A Candid Camera Classic

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Candid Camera was an American hidden camera/practical joke reality television series created and produced by Allen Funt, which initially ...
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Shahak Shapira - Israeli Comedian Learns About Potato Crisis From His Vienna Audience

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Shahak Shapira is an Israel-born, Berlin-based comedian. His comedy show on German TV got canceled so fast, most people didn’t even notice h...
Monday, September 15, 2025

A Joke to Start the Week - "Ed's Present"

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It's another Monday and time for another Joke to Start the Week. Today Mickey Greenblatt is back with another good one. Marshal (Mickey)...
Sunday, September 14, 2025

Sunday Standup Comedy Showcase: Don Rickles Roasts Ronald Reagan in 1973

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Some of the best standup comedy was on TV shows and comedy specials in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Today we continue our Sunday Standup s...
Friday, September 12, 2025

Welcoming Shabbat with Yedid Nefesh by Ein Lanu Zman of Agudas Achim Congregation of Northern Virginia

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Ein Lanu Zman (We Have No Time) is the name of the house band of Agudas Achim Congregation of Northern Virginia. Together with Hazzan Eli...
Thursday, September 11, 2025

Throwback Thursday Comedy Showcase: 72 Years Ago, Jerry Lewis Sings "Never Been Kissed"

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Jerry Lewis' gift of comedy lasted about 85 years, from his stage debut at age 5 in the Catskills until his death in 2017. Over the ye...
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Yiddish Word of the Day: Common Yiddish Exclamations

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In 2020 the Forverts launched a daily series of short informal video clips called Yiddish Word of the Day . The series, written and narra...
Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Jewish Food Showcase: Americans Try Israeli Snacks

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A group of American friends sample Israeli snacks and drinks, rating each item on a scale of 1-10.  They discuss the flavors and textures of...
Monday, September 8, 2025

A Joke to Start the Week - "Texan Visiting Israel"

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It's another Monday and time for another Joke to Start the Week. This week we're posting another joke from Dr. Jay Orlikoff , a reti...
Sunday, September 7, 2025

Sunday Standup Comedy Showcase: Alan King on Married Life in 1965

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Some of the best standup comedy was on TV shows and comedy specials in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Today we continue our Sunday Standup s...
Friday, September 5, 2025

Welcoming Shabbat with L'cha Dodi by Cantor Abbie Strauss

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Cantor Abbie Strauss is a renowned composer, multi-instrumentalist, and recording artist, with her works being enjoyed worldwide.  Abbie f...
Thursday, September 4, 2025

Is Superman Jewish? His Creators Were

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Before he became the world’s greatest superhero, Superman was a villainous, bald telepath bent on world domination. But his transformation i...
Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Israeli Comedy Showcase: Shahar Hason Standup Comedy Mocks Eurovision Song Choices

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Shahar Hasson is one of the leading stand-up comedians in Israel, appearing on Israeli stages for over 25 years, He is a graduate of Yoram...
Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Musical Showcase: Ludmila Shapira Sings ABBA's Pop Hit "The Winner Takes it All" in Yiddish

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"The Winner Takes It All" was a major success for ABBA, hitting No. 1 in Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, South Africa and the ...
Monday, September 1, 2025

A Joke to Start the Week - "The Psychic Daughter"

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It's another Monday and time for another Joke to Start the Week. Today Mickey Greenblatt is back with another good one. Marshal (Mickey)...
Sunday, August 31, 2025

Sunday Standup Comedy Showcase: Rita Rudner on Stage in 1989

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Some of the best standup comedy was on TV shows and comedy specials in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Today we continue our Sunday Standup s...
Friday, August 29, 2025

Welcoming Shabbat with L'cha Dodi by Rick Recht at United Hebrew Congregation in St. Louis

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Rick Recht is one of the top touring musicians in Jewish music playing over 150 dates each year in the US and abroad. Rick has revolution...
Thursday, August 28, 2025

Throwback Thursday Musical Showcase: The Barry Sisters Sing "Ev'ry Street's a Boulevard" in1965

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F or almost half a century, from the 1930s to 1976, The Barry Sisters, Claire and Merna, were the voice of Jewish jazz in recordings, nigh...
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Wacky Wednesday Comedy Special: Your Own Private Fire Hydrant - A Candid Camera Classic from 2000

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Candid Camera was an American hidden camera/practical joke reality television series created and produced by Allen Funt, which initially ...
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Hava Nagila Around the World: Ukrainian Band Kommuna Lux Performs Rousing Version of Hava Nagila

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One of the joys of posting videos on Jewish Humor Central is discovering new versions of traditional Jewish and Hebrew songs as they are ...
Monday, August 25, 2025

A Joke to Start the Week - "Job Interview"

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It's another Monday and time for another Joke to Start the Week. This week we're posting another joke from Dr. Jay Orlikoff , a reti...
Sunday, August 24, 2025

Long Story Short - A New Animated Jewish Family Dramedy is Now Available on Netflix

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Netflix has just released a new very Jewish 10-episode animated comedy drama created by Bojack Horseman creator Raphael Bob Waksberg. We th...
Friday, August 22, 2025

Welcoming Shabbat with Yismechu by Madeleine LeBeau of Rodef Shalom Congregation in Virginia

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Madeleine LeBeau is a cantorial student at the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion...
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Israeli Comedy Showcase: Yohay Sponder Spars With His Audience at Funny Monday Comedy Club

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Social media sensation Yohay Sponder has gone viral with his charming and unapologetic comments on Jews in general, Israeli Jews specifica...
Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Wacky Wednesday Comedy Showcase: High Rise Delivery - A Candid Camera Classic

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Candid Camera was an American hidden camera/practical joke reality television series created and produced by Allen Funt, which initially ...
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Comedy Showcase: Actor/Comedian Paul Reiser on Lying About Our Age

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Paul Reiser is an American actor, comedian, and writer.  He comes from a Romanian Jewish family and attended the East Side Hebrew Institute ...
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