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Jewish Humor Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish humor?

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Jews have long used humor as a tool for self-ridicule, fighting anti-Semitism, and even passing down traditions. And in the past few decades Jewish humor has become significant in mainstream popular culture. How much do you know about Jewish humor?

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Question 1 of 10
What was the Borscht Belt?
Question 2 of 10
Woody Allen's Oscar-winning film Annie Hall focuses on what subject?
Question 3 of 10
Will & Grace was the first TV show that
Question 4 of 10
Which of these comedians is NOT Jewish?
Question 5 of 10
What was The Goldbergs?
Question 6 of 10
Fanny Brice rose to stardom despite being unable to
Question 7 of 10
"I do not know whether there are many other instances of a people making fun to such a degree of its own character." Who said this about the Jews?
Question 8 of 10
Who was the creator and producer of The Goldbergs?
Question 9 of 10
What 80's TV show with a Jewish director broke new ground by portraying an interfaith couple raising a Jewish child?
Question 10 of 10
Which of these is an example of Jewish humor in the Middle Ages?
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