Lassar describes her Jewish comedy as much more than stereotypical Borscht Belt jokes. It’s about sharing voices, connecting ...

Explore the legacy of Mel Brooks in the HBO documentary celebrating his impact on American comedy and filmmaking.

Comedian Gibran Saleem had never met a Jewish person until starting his graduate studies at New York University more than a decade ago. The child of Pakistani immigrants, Saleem was raised in a Muslim ...

One of comedian Elayne Boosler's secret weapons is her post-punchline smile. It was there on David Letterman's show in the 1980s, when she joked about why women like slot machines, and decades later ...

Stand-up comedian Mordechai Rosenfeld distinguishes between "comedians who are Jewish," and "Jewish comedians"--and he classifies himself in the latter category. "The Jewish is right up front," said ...

Kung Pao Kosher Comedy, a Christmas tradition in San Francisco's Chinatown combines Jewish comedy and Chinese food. It was created in 1993 by San Francisco comedian Lisa Geduldig. The event has become ...

Tickets: Gen. adm. $25; discounts for seniors, students, teachers, members of the military and groups of 8 or more. Post show wine and nibbles (and maybe some latkes) reception on Opening Night (Jan ...

The comedy director reflects on Brooks’ Jewish identity, his influence on modern comedy and “Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man!