Jewish Humor

Accepting Absurdity

How Jews' focus on language and texts set the stage for the "crazy reasoning" of Jewish humor

Jewish Humor: A History

The history of Jewish humor provides a penetrating window into the core of the Jewish story.

History of American Jewish Humor: The 1980s

Cheers, Family Ties and two characters named Harry and Sally.

The 4 Components of Jewish Humor

Defining what Jewish humor is and is not.

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks' humor springs from Jews' outsider status and history of persecution.