The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jon-stewart/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:34:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jon Stewart | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jon-stewart/ 32 32 Celebrities demand US arms embargo on Israel, alleging human rights violations https://www.timesofisrael.com/celebrities-demand-us-arms-embargo-on-israel-alleging-human-rights-violations/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:43:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3369943 Artists4Ceasefire group, founded in October to demand halt to Gaza war, launches new campaign with NGOs; hundreds signed group's first petition

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]]> Jon Stewart to return as part-time host of ‘The Daily Show’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/jon-stewart-to-return-as-part-time-host-of-the-daily-show/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:32:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3209030 Stewart, who departed the show in 2015, will host once a week through to the November election

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]]> Jewish comedians weigh in on Chappelle’s controversial SNL monologue https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-comedians-weigh-in-on-chappelles-controversial-snl-monologue/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:54:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2877712 Hannah Einbinder says skit was 'littered with antisemitism'; Jon Stewart defends comedian, urges people to consider it 'from a Black perspective'

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]]> All the Jewish nominees at this year’s Emmy Awards https://www.timesofisrael.com/all-the-jewish-nominees-at-this-years-emmy-awards/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:20:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2797494 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' tapped for best comedy while Andrew Garfield, Jon Stewart and Seth Rogen also garner nods

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]]> Jon Stewart to receive Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in humor https://www.timesofisrael.com/jon-stewart-to-receive-mark-twain-prize-for-lifetime-achievement-in-humor/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 02:45:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2750687 The veteran comic became a cultural and political force hosting 'Daily Show,' training a satirical eye on both politics and increasingly polarized national media

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]]> Jon Stewart to receive prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor https://www.timesofisrael.com/jon-stewart-to-receive-prestigious-mark-twain-prize-for-american-humor/ Fri, 21 Jan 2022 21:08:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2687867 Former Daily Show host says he's been influenced by work of Mark Twain, 'or as he was known by his given name, Samuel Leibowitz'; Stewart’s given name was Jonathan Leibowitz

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]]> ‘Out of context nonsense’: Jon Stewart says he never accused Rowling of antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/out-of-context-nonsense-jon-stewart-says-he-never-accused-rowling-of-antisemitism/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:35:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2678492&preview=true&preview_id=2678492 Comedian says media entirely misrepresented his point on portrayal of goblins in 'Harry Potter'; adds: 'I really love the Harry Potter movies. Probably too much for my age'

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]]> Jewish groups defend J.K. Rowling over claim ‘Harry Potter’ goblins antisemitic https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-defend-j-k-rowling-over-claim-harry-potter-goblins-antisemitic/ Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:29:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2678342 After comedian Jon Stewart says the books' portrayal of goblins clearly based on Jew hatred, groups suggest Rowling was merely tapping into centuries of cultural context

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]]> Jon Stewart says J.K. Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ goblin characters clearly antisemitic https://www.timesofisrael.com/jon-stewart-says-the-harry-potter-goblin-characters-are-clearly-antisemitic/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 23:31:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2677948 'That's a caricature of a Jew from an antisemitic piece of literature': Comedian surprised there wasn't wider outcry over depiction of hooked-nosed characters that run the banks

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]]> As Jon Stewart returns to TV, here’s a look back at his most Jewish moments https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-jon-stewart-returns-to-tv-heres-a-look-back-at-his-most-jewish-moments/ Sat, 02 Oct 2021 04:57:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2625038 Comedian is back with 'The Problem with Jon Stewart' on Apple TV+

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]]> Trump signs extension ensuring 9/11 victims’ fund never dries up https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-signs-extension-ensuring-9-11-victims-fund-never-dries-up/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:47:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2120820 Bill passes Congress on bipartisan basis after some delays; $7.4 billion in compensation had rapidly been diminishing, and administrators recently cut benefit payments by up to 70%

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]]> In emotional speech, Jon Stewart lashes out at Congress over 9/11 victims fund https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-emotional-speech-jon-stewart-lashes-out-at-congress-over-9-11-victims-fund/ Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:21:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2092707 The comedian, a long-time advocate of the first responders, slams 'shameful' lawmakers for not bothering to attend hearing, chokes up as he recounts fate of survivors

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]]> 5 Jewish things to know about Kirsten Gillibrand, who’s running for president https://www.timesofisrael.com/5-jewish-things-to-know-about-kirsten-gillibrand-whos-running-for-president/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 04:15:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2000252 The Democratic senator from New York is a staunch proponent of women's rights and was central in calling for the resignation of Al Franken, even if it cost her support

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]]> Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert discuss favorite Bible characters https://www.timesofisrael.com/jon-stewart-and-stephen-colbert-discuss-favorite-bible-characters/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 06:48:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1971489 Former 'The Daily Show' host picks Isaac for enduring near-sacrifice, jokes story touches on the 'foundation of Judaism: being rejected by your father'

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]]> Jon Stewart helps rescue New York subway goats https://www.timesofisrael.com/jon-stewart-helps-rescue-new-york-subway-goats/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:35:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1912387 Comedian and wife help transport animals to shelter run by Farm Sanctuary organization

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