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!

Jewish Traces in Unexpected Places: Tisha B'Av Song Goes Platinum in UK and Europe

Shalom Aleichem - A Shabbat Welcome from Russian Band Gruppa Melafefonim

Throwback Thursday Comedy Showcase: Groucho Marx Sings "Lydia the Tattooed Lady"

French Jewish Refugee Creators of "Curious George" are Subject of New Documentary

Unexpected Traces in Jewish Places: The Charleston Arrives in Tel Aviv

A Joke to Start the Week - "Prime Minister and President at the Western Wall"

The Great Jewish Comedians: Smith and Dale - "Doctor Kronkheit"

Robert De Niro Tells Standup Jokes to Promote Catskills

Throwback Thursday Comedy Special: Danny Kaye in a Scene from "Up In Arms"

Comedy Showcase: Elon Gold - Not ShamWow, But ShmataWOW!

Sounds of the Soul - The Contribution of Jewish Music

A Joke to Start the Week - "Texas Baby"

Michael Wex Explains the Difference Between a Mentsh and a Schmuck

A Rabbi Walks into a Bar...But Tells Only Clean Jokes

Throwback Thursday Comedy Special: Sid Caesar and Carl Reiner - Professor Hocus von Pocus on Magic

Pidyon Petter Chamor - "Jewish Donkey" Redeemed in Melbourne, Australia

Comedy Showcase: Joel Chasnoff on Selling Bartons Candy to His Neighbors

A Joke to Start the Week - "Major Airline Merger"

Comedy Showcase: Modi At Montreal Comedy Festival: A Jew Walks Into Home Depot...