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!

A Joke to Start the Week - "A Fish Story"

JewishTraces in Unexpected Places: Lithuanian a Cappella Group Sings Hebrew Song From Psalms

Americans Try Snacks From Israel and React to Their Taste

A Midweek Joke From Rabbi Bob Alper - "The Logger"

Two Jewish Boys Help Fallen Sponge Bob in Prank on Jimmy Kimmel Show

The Great Jewish Comedians: Jackie Mason on Being Too Jewish

A Joke to Start the Week - "A Good Deal"

Musical Showcase: Introducing Nefesh Mountain - Blending Bluegrass Music and Jewish Spirit

Classic Comedy Moments: Andy Kaufman's First Appearance as Elvis on the Johnny Carson Show

A Midweek Joke From Rabbi Bob Alper - "Marriage Therapy"

The Great Jewish Comedians - Myron Cohen on The Kate Smith Evening Hour

A Higher Authority? Hebrew National Posts Videos Combining Its Kosher Franks With Bacon, Cheese, and Mussels

A Joke to Start the Week - "Mrs. Cohen and the Gorilla"

Introducing a New Series - The Great Jewish Comedians: Alan King on Airline Travel on The Carol Burnett Show

Jewish Traces in Unexpected Places: Are the Gogodala of Papua New Guinea a Lost Tribe of Israel?

Meet the Many Voices of Manny Silver - Cantor, Impressionist, Singer, Comedian

What London Residents Think When They First Hear the Word "Jew"

Sammy Davis Jr. Sings "If I Were a Rich Man" from "Fiddler on the Roof"

A Joke to Start the Week - "Betting on Mishegas"

Pete Seeger and the Story of "Tzena Tzena"

Jewish Traces in Unexpected Places - 2000 Jewish Athletes Compete at Maccabi Games in Berlin

A Midweek Joke From Rabbi Bob Alper - "Air Conditioning"

"The Jury" - A Classic Comedy Gem From Our Favorite Record Album