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!

Welcoming Shabbat with Mizmor Shir by Cantor Paula Baruch of Hamilton, Ontario's Temple Anshe Sholom

Throwback Thursday Comedy Special: Billy Crystal's Night Watchman SNL Skit in 1984

Wacky Wednesday Comedy Special: Jackie Mason, Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner in the 1960s

Hava Nagila Around the World - Played by Liub Anya Russian Accordion Band in Africa

A Joke to Start the Week - "The Big Sneeze"

Yiddish Word of the Day: The Bed

Welcoming Shabbat with Eishet Chayil by the Fainzaig Family Singers of Buenos Aires

Throwback Thursday Comedy Showcase: Victor Borge and the Opera Singer

Wacky Wednesday Comedy Showcase: Gilda Radner as Baba Wawa with Praise from Barbara Walters

Shtisel is Back! Season 3 Episode 1 Debuts in Live Virtual Event on the Last Night of Chanukah

A Joke to Start the Week: Setting the Table

Yiddish Word of the Day: Bagels (and Everything That Goes With Them)

Welcoming Shabbat with Yigdal by Chicago's West Suburban Temple Har Zion

Throwback Thursday Comedy Showcase: SNL Coffee Talk with Mike Myers, Madonna, and Barbra Streisand

Wacky Wednesday Movie Clip: Mel Brooks as the Rabbi and Mohel in "Robin Hood: Men in Tights"

Unexpected Traces in Jewish Places: Ethiopian Jews Celebrate Holiday of Sigd in Israel

A Joke to Start the Week: "Converting a Bear"