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!

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Yiddish Word of the Day - Terms Frequently Misused in Yiddish

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As peop le continue to spend their days and evenings at home, due to coronavirus social distan cing restrictions, the Forverts has launched...
Friday, August 7, 2020

After Shabbat Havdalah Service with Cantor Shai Abramson and the IDF Rabbinical Choir

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On Fridays w e usually post a musical welcome to Shabbat with a version of  Shalom Aleiche m ,  Lecha Dodi , or  Adon Olam . But this week...
Thursday, August 6, 2020

Throwback Thursday Comedy Special: "Wonder Years" Bar Mitzvah Episode

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The Wonder Years is an American coming-of-age comedy-drama television series created by Neal Marlens and Carol Black. It ran on ABC from Ma...
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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

"An American Pickle" - Seth Rogen Survives 100 Years in Pickle Barrel

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Starting tomorrow, HBO Max subscribers will have access to a new multi-generational comedy titled An American Pickle . Adapted by Simon Ric...
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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Another Jewish Holiday? Yep, Tomorrow is Tu B'Av, the Holiday of Love

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Tomorrow is Tu B’Av , the 15th day of the month of Av , a modern semi-holiday with ancient roots. Although it is mentioned in the Mish...
Monday, August 3, 2020

A Joke to Start the Week - "Christian Kid's Wisdom"

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Bob Alper is an ordained Reform rabbi from Vermont who served congregations for fourteen years and holds a doctorate ...
Sunday, August 2, 2020

Yiddish Word of the Day: Saying Thanks

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As people continue to spend their days and evenings at home, due to coronavirus social distancing restrictions, the Forverts has launche...
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Friday, July 31, 2020

Welcoming Shabbat with Eishet Chayil by the Hibba Center of Jerusalem

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Hibbat HaPiyut (The Love of the Piyyut ) project is a huge database of piyyutim (liturgical poems) from the cycle of the year and the ...
Thursday, July 30, 2020

No Jokes Today - It's Tisha B'Av, a Day of Mourning for the Holy Temples

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If you were expecting a joke or a comedy skit today, we're sorry to disappoint you. You'll have to wait until Monday. Today is T...
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

When Young Sheldon Cooper (Big Bang Theory) Wanted to Become Jewish

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Young Sheldon is an American comedy television series on CBS created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro. The series is a spin-off prequel to...
Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Jewish Traces in Unexpected Places: South Korea Includes Hava Nagila in Pop Music Concert

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Pop music has always been popular in South Korea. They have a TV station (Korea Broadcasting System) specializing in this music. There ar...
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Monday, July 27, 2020

A Joke to Start the Week - "A Difficult Eulogy"

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It's another Monday, and time for another Joke to Start the week. Here's another one from author and lecturer Michael Kras...
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