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!

Wacky Wednesday Comedy Special: Catching the Y2K Computer Virus in 2000 - A Candid Camera Classic

Tumbalalaika Around the World: As Sung by ApiChorus, Harvard's a Cappella Group

A Joke to Start the Week - "The Blonde Handywoman"

Sunday Standup Comedy Showcase: Milton Berle Heckled by Irving Benson in 1966

Welcoming Shabbat with Yedid Nefesh by Cantor Yaki Lauer of La Kehile, the Ashkenazi Community of Mexico City

Why Jewish Families Eat Chinese Food on Christmas

Comedy Showcase: Comedian Elon Gold on Israelis and Jewish Observance

Yiddish Word of the Day - "Head Coverings"

Jewish Traces in Unexpected Places: Disney's Voices of Liberty Sing a Hanukkah Medley at Epcot Center in Florida

"We Are Lights" - A Hanukkah Song by Composer Stephen Schwartz and Sung by Azi Schwartz and Mira Davis

Welcoming Shabbat Chanukah with Al Hanissim by Chaim Stern and the Jewish Amsterdam Chamber Ensemble

Here Come the Hanukkah Videos: The Miami Boys Choir Sings "Chanukah Nights"

Walt Disney World's Epcot Center Celebrates Hanukkah Around the World

Here Come the Hanukkah Videos: Dancing With the Stars Celebrates Hanukkah with Matisyahu's "Miracle"

IDF Rabbinate Band Welcomes Chanukah with a Medley of Israeli Chanukah Songs

Lighting the First Chanukah Candle with Maoz Tzur by Hila Ben David

Welcoming Shabbat with Cantor Michelle Teplitz of Marlboro Jewish Center in New Jersey

Comedian Elon Gold Explains Hanukkah to His Non-Jewish Friends

Wacky Wednesday Comedy Special: Pulling Your Leg - Candid Camera Gold from 1962

Tumbalalaika Around the World - Klezmer Tanz Plays at the Bath Inn in Nottingham, England

A Joke to Start the Week - "Hiroshi and Takashi"

Sunday Standup Comedy Showcase: Andy Kaufman's First Appearance on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show

Welcoming Shabbat with Ana Bekoach by the Central Reform Congregation

Throwback Thursday Musical Showcase: Eddie Fisher Singing "If She Walked Into My Life" on The Ed Sullivan Show

Wacky Wednesday Comedy Special: "Too Much Security" - A 25-Year-Old Candid Camera Classic

Comedy Showcase: Modi's Standup Routine on Being a Guest and Host in the Hamptons

A Joke to Start the Day - "The Eulogy"