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!

Throwback Thursday Comedy Showcase: Sid Caesar's Foreign Language Gibberish in "Movies Around the World"

Jay Leno Shares His Love for Israel with Comedian Elon Gold at Stand With Us Gala Event

Jewish Traces in Unexpected Places: Morocco to Teach Jewish History, Culture in Schools

A Joke to Start the Week - "The Lottery"

Yiddish Word of the Day: Living

Welcoming Shabbat with "Tov Lehodot Lashem" (Mizmor Shir) by Efrat Dansker

Throwback Thursday Entertainment Special: Neil Diamond Sings "America" in Tribute to His Grandmother

3 Livestream Jewish Comedy Programs for Christmas Eve - Order Kosher Chinese Takeout and You're All Set

Jewish Traces in Unexpected Places: Hundreds of 'Lost Tribe' Bnei Menashe Jews Make Aliyah from India

A Joke to Start the Week - "Snowstorm Coming"

Yiddish Word of the Day: Breakfast

Welcoming Shabbat with Adon Olam by the Sabbathsong Klezmer Band of Budapest

Israel Defense Forces' Ultimate Mystery Donut Challenge for the Last Night of Hanukkah

Here Come the Chanukah Videos: "Be a Light" by Kippalive for Beit Issie Shapiro

Here Come the Hanukkah Videos: Cantor Marcelo Gindlin Sings Cha Cha Chanukah on Malibu Beach

Here Come the Hanukkah Videos: Melissa Manchester Sings Her Song "Let There Be More Light"

Here Come the Hanukkah Videos: Al Hanissim by the Boys Town Jerusalem Choir

Here Come the Hanukkah Videos: Chanukah Medley by Cantor Azi Schwartz of Park Avenue Synagogue

Here Come the Hanukkah Videos: A Chanukah Overture by the Evanston Symphony Orchestra

Here Come the Hanukkah Videos: Shir Soul Sings a Stevie Wonder Hanukkah Mashup

Here Come the Hanukkah Videos: "Puppy for Hanukkah" by Hamilton Star Daveed Diggs

A Joke to Start the Week - "State of the Art Hearing Aid"

Yiddish Word of the Day: Gifts