The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jay-leno/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:16:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jay Leno | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jay-leno/ 32 32 Jay Leno to host United Hatzalah fundraiser https://www.timesofisrael.com/jay-leno-to-host-united-hatzalah-fundraiser/ Fri, 01 May 2020 23:24:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2296974 Comedian to emcee virtual ceremony on Sunday to benefit first-responder medical group based in Jerusalem

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]]> Jay Leno used to be a ‘Shabbos goy’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/jay-leno-used-to-be-a-shabbos-goy/ Thu, 02 Nov 2017 03:21:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1722740 Growing up in New Rochelle, New York, he would help out his Jewish neighbors

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]]> Michael Douglas accepts doubled Genesis Prize https://www.timesofisrael.com/michael-douglas-accepts-doubled-genesis-prize/ Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:22:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1201013 Veteran actor laughs, tears up during lavish 'Jewish Nobel' ceremony

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]]> Comedian Leno heads back to Israel for cheek-pinching fun https://www.timesofisrael.com/comedian-leno-heads-back-to-israel-for-cheek-pinching-fun/ Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:16:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1149301 Former late night TV host and ‘huge supporter’ of Jewish state to emcee award show; sets Sara Netanyahu off-limits for one-liners

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]]> MDA honors ‘Protective Edge’ medics at Beverly Hills gala https://www.timesofisrael.com/mda-honors-protective-edge-medics-at-beverly-hills-gala/ Sun, 26 Oct 2014 11:35:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1081995 Jay Leno hosts and Paul Anka woos American Friends of Magen David Adom event, which raises $6m.

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]]> In Israel, Jay Leno says he’s enjoying retirement https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-israel-jay-leno-says-hes-enjoying-retirement/ Wed, 21 May 2014 23:23:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=986918 Late-night legend and self-declared 'huge supporter' of the Jewish state feels 'liberated' after leaving The Tonight Show

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]]> Netanyahu and Jay Leno have a chinwag https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-and-jay-leno-have-a-chinwag-in-jerusalem/ Wed, 21 May 2014 13:20:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=986308 Retired talk show celebrity to host first $1 million Genesis Prize as well as perform a little stand-up

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]]> Training daze https://www.timesofisrael.com/training-daze/ Wed, 21 May 2014 09:33:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=985822 The IDF's belt-tightening means fewer training exercises and new rules on who qualifies as a disabled veteran

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]]> Leno plans to roast Bibi, Bloomberg https://www.timesofisrael.com/leno-plans-to-roast-bibi-bloomberg/ Fri, 09 May 2014 14:07:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=976210 'I guess any American that's not John Kerry is more than welcome [in Israel] right now,' quips talk show host

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]]> In J’lem, Leno to present Genesis Prize https://www.timesofisrael.com/leno-to-present-jerusalem-genesis-prize/ Thu, 01 May 2014 20:46:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=970064 Former 'Tonight Show' host will make his first Israel visit for ceremony honoring ex-NY mayor Michael Bloomberg

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]]> Jay Leno hailed as the Israel of comedy https://www.timesofisrael.com/jay-leno-hailed-as-the-israel-of-comedy/ Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:51:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=910424 He's not flawless, but he is also held to an impossible standard, talk show host Bill Maher says

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]]> Grist for the late-night gossip mill https://www.timesofisrael.com/grist-for-the-gossip-mill/ Sun, 14 Jul 2013 11:07:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=595196 Appearing on late-night television, Eliot Spitzer takes being the butt of jokes head on

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]]> Refaeli reprises ad for Leno… sort of https://www.timesofisrael.com/refaeli-reprises-super-bowl-ad-sort-of/ Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:46:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=367698 GoDaddy sales spike after Israeli supermodel snogs a nerd for Super Bowl spot

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