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!

The Great Jewish Comedians: Jan Murray on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1960

Welcoming Shabbat with Lecha Dodi by the Temple Beth David Choir of Westminster, California

Throwback Thursday Comedy Special: Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca in "Superstitions - Tea Leaves"

Remembering Mort Sahl: Legendary Stand-Up Comedian and Political Satirist

Comedy Showcase: Ashley Blaker on Jews on a Plane

A Joke to Start the Week: "Three College Buddies"

Comedy Showcase: An Updated Parody of "Hello Muddah Hello Faddah" With Reversed Demographics

Welcoming Shabbat with V'Shamru by Cantors Danny Maseng and Renata Braun

Throwback Thursday Comedy Special: Stiller and Meara in "High School Reunion" on the Ed Sullivan Show

Mel Brooks' "History of the World, Part II" is Coming to Hulu in 2022 as an 8-Part Series

Musical Showcase: Yonina Sings Al Kol Eleh

A Joke to Start the Week - "Chivas at 80"

Jewish Traces in Unexpected Places: Shtrudl Band Sings a New Version of Hevenu Shalom Aleichem in Ukraine

Welcoming Shabbat with Ein Keiloheinu by Cantor Erik Contzius

Throwback Thursday Comedy Special: Morey Amsterdam on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1966

Wacky Wednesday Comedy Classic: Jack Benny's Security System Outwits Robber Mel Blanc

Quick on the Draw: Hasidic Rabbi Designs Special Garment for Easy Access to Concealed Firearm

A Joke to Start the Week - "Breaking the News"

Unexpected Traces in Jewish Places: The Gat Brothers Cover the Beatles Song "Two of Us" in a Beit Shemesh Forest

Welcoming Shabbat with Moshav Singing Yedid Nefesh in Jerusalem

Gal Gadot Teaches You Hebrew Slang

Jewish Traces in Unexpected Places: Hava Nagila in Hong Kong

The Best Jewish Bakery in North America May Not be in New York, but in Montreal

A Joke to Start the Week: Herring on a Train

Comedy Showcase: Alex Edelman on Millennials