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Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds

by Gideon Silverstone

Quentin Tarantino's new movie made me wonder what Jewish "vengeance" should look like.

Is Jewish Humor Dying?

Is Jewish Humor Dying?

by Eileen Rosenbloom

The last of the great kvetches.

Not Your Typical Nice Jewish Boy

Not Your Typical Nice Jewish Boy

by Richard Rabkin

Robert Cait went from Professional Wrestling to Standup Comedy. Not your typical nice Jewish boy.

Dreams of My Grandfathers

Dreams of My Grandfathers

by Judy Gruen

My grandfathers were complete opposites. But they ended up teaching me the same thing.

Jewstalgia

Jewstalgia

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

Join me as I take a trip down memory lane…at the buffet.

Jewlarious's Top 11 Features of 2008

Jewlarious's Top 11 Features of 2008

by Jewlarious.com Staff

Why 11? Why not?

I'm Not Mad at You, I'm Just Shouting

I'm Not Mad at You, I'm Just Shouting

by Shmuel Savage

The unlikely story of how at 23 I became the Speechwriter for the Israeli Ambassador to the United States.

A Chanukah Call to Action

A Chanukah Call to Action

by Jewlarious.com Staff

Our national pastime is under attack. Take up arms to save it!

Funny Business

Funny Business

by Richard Rabkin

Nothing says "funny" like a Harvard MBA.

Is the Joker Jewish?

Is the Joker Jewish?

by Jewlarious.com Staff

How this summer's blockbuster character migrated from the Catskills to Gotham City.

A Good Friend

A Good Friend

by Richard Rabkin

Ari Teman: web guru, social activist and comedian.

Schlock Rock Rocks

Schlock Rock Rocks

by Richard Rabkin

Making a livelihood in Jewish music hasn't been easy, but Lenny Solomon has loved every minute of it.

Next Year in Jerusalem?

Next Year in Jerusalem?

by Mark Miller

So, your kid's visiting Israel? Don't worry! (Yeah, right.)

House Alter Ego

House Alter Ego

by Richard Rabkin

An interview with David Shore, the creator, writer and executive producer of the award winning medical drama House.

Six Degrees of Eddie Brill

Six Degrees of Eddie Brill

by Rachel Epstein

According to the warm up comedian for David Letterman, comedians are the truth tellers of the world.

The Band's Visit

The Band's Visit

by Mark Miller

A movie about Israelis and Arabs finding peace with one another.

Sideways

Sideways

by Denise Koek

Looking at life straight on is so boring. That's why I see it sideways.

Top Jewlarious Hits of 2007

Top Jewlarious Hits of 2007

by Jewlarious.com Staff

Our best jokes, articles and videos as determined by you, the Jewlarious community. Enjoy!

Yiddishe Mammas

Yiddishe Mammas

by Marnie Winston-Macauley

An excerpt from a book about Jewish mothers, and the jokes we tell about them.

An L.A. Latke Lament

An L.A. Latke Lament

by Melanie Chartoff

Too many of us are losing our Jewish roots. Even the Latke is assimilating.

The Mensch from Manhattan

The Mensch from Manhattan

by Richard Rabkin

Comedian Robert Klein is a nice guy in a tough business.

IRV Day ar the WGA

IRV Day ar the WGA

by Hank Rosenfeld

93-year-old Jewish comedian and writer Irving Brecher holds court at the Writer's Guild of America's "Living Legends" event.

Confessions of a Laugh Addict

Confessions of a Laugh Addict

by Melanie Chartoff

It's true -- I am addicted to laughs. But to the old fashioned kind.

I Was a Soupy Groupie

I Was a Soupy Groupie

by Melanie Chartoff

My lunch with comedian Soupy Sales is one I'll always remember.

The Power of Laughter

The Power of Laughter

by Keren Keet

The sadness of dealing with my son's illness was eased by the power of laughter.

Trading Lives with Larry David

Trading Lives with Larry David

by Melanie Chartoff

Taking on Larry's life for a summer -- along with his neighbor Kenny "Kramer" -- made me appreciate my own.

My Life as a Jewish Cartoon

My Life as a Jewish Cartoon

by Melanie Chartoff

Playing a Jewish cartoon character on "Rugrats" taught me about who I am in real life.

The Matzohrella Fella

The Matzohrella Fella

by Melanie Chartoff

My dad could put a twist on just about every Jewish food. It was great for his soul, but not for his heart.

You're Really Fired!

You're Really Fired!

by Gideon Silverstone

Be careful what you wish for...

An Andy Kaufman Story

An Andy Kaufman Story

by Melanie Chartoff

What really happened on that infamous episode of "Fridays"? An insider finally reveals the truth.

The Sadness behind the Laughter

The Sadness behind the Laughter

by Richard Rabkin

Comedian Shecky Green's life hasn't been all laughs.

Blanket of Laughter

Blanket of Laughter

by Ayelet

I was using humor as a defense from feeling vulnerable, but when I realized it was coming at the expense of others, I decided to change my ways.

A Letter to My Soul Mate

A Letter to My Soul Mate

by Mark Miller

Since I haven't been able to find you, Soul Mate, I have decided to write you a letter.

Judd Apatow: Knocking It Out of the Park

Judd Apatow: Knocking It Out of the Park

by Mark Schiff

An exclusive Jewlarious interview with Hollywood's hottest director.

Stand Up and Sit Down

Stand Up and Sit Down

by Richard Rabkin

My first brush with stand up comedy was no laughing matter.

Laughing for Peace

Laughing for Peace

by Richard Rabkin

The Israeli-Palestinian Comedy Tour isn't trying to solve the crisis in the Middle East, although it would be funny if they did.

Grandma Rose's Song

Grandma Rose's Song

by Peter Himmelman

Award winning musician Peter Himmelman finds the hidden power of his grandma's Yiddish song.

British, Jewish and Proud

British, Jewish and Proud

by Richard Rabkin

British comedian Josh Howie talks about being Jewish in his act, even in a country that is becoming increasingly anti-Semitic.

The First Jewish Grammy

The First Jewish Grammy

by Richard Rabkin

David McLees has accomplished many things in the music industry, but he is most proud of his "Jewish Grammy."

Lost in Translation

Lost in Translation

by Richard Rabkin

A business trip to French speaking Montreal taught me a lesson in Jewish unity.

Funny Business

Funny Business

by Richard Rabkin

Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada is serious about changing the world, one laugh at a time.

Was Elvis Presley Jewish?

Was Elvis Presley Jewish?

by Richard Rabkin

Orthodox Elvis impersonator Dan Hartal a.k.a. "Schmelvis" thinks so.

Six Simple Strategies for Achieving Misery

Six Simple Strategies for Achieving Misery

by Sol Herzig, Ph.D.

The sobering fact is that serenity and joy are natural states for us all. Fear not. Practiced regularly, these strategies vastly improve our odds of attaining despair.

The Great Cholent Divide

The Great Cholent Divide

by Judy Gruen

The only important difference amongst world Jewry is between those who love Cholent and those who hate it.

The Office Exodus

The Office Exodus

by Isidore Rappoport

First there was Charlton Heston, and now there's Jim Halpert.

The Matisyahu of Stand Up Comedy

The Matisyahu of Stand Up Comedy

by Richard Rabkin

For Yisrael Campbell, the journey from Catholicism to Judaism is a real laugh.

The Office: The Lost Purim Episode

The Office: The Lost Purim Episode

by Isidore Rappoport

The script of NBC's hit comedy that the Network doesn't want you to see.

Marc the Explorer

Marc the Explorer

by Richard Rabkin

A stand-up comedian's brush with tragedy teaches him that laughter helps keep you connected to spirituality.

This Rabbi Can Rock

This Rabbi Can Rock

by Richard Rabkin

Shmuel Skaist drinks beer and thinks of himself as a rock star. He also has six kids and is a rabbi. He sees no contradiction between the two.

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