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Jerry Seinfeld

Jewish American comedian Jerry Seinfeld laughs as he's asked by a streamer to say "Free Palestine" while leaving Madison Square Garden in New York City, following the Knicks victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, June 10, 2026. (X screenshot)
June 12, 2026, 6:42 am
Seinfeld laughs at streamer asking him to say ‘Free Palestine’ after Knicks win: ‘It doesn’t exist’
American Jewish comedian, who has been dismissive of anti-Israel activists, chuckles when approached outside Madison Square Garden
By Shira Li Bartov
North Carolina State Senator Sophia Chitlik (YouTube screenshot)
September 12, 2025, 6:24 am
Jewish lawmaker who shared stage with Seinfeld decries his ‘Free Palestine’-KKK comparison
Sophia Chitlik, a Democratic North Carolina state senator who interviewed freed Hamas hostage at event where the Jewish comedian appeared, calls his comments ‘horrific’
By Andrew Lapin
Jerry Seinfeld poses for a portrait to promote the film "Unfrosted" on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in New York. (Victoria Will/Invision/AP)
September 11, 2025, 2:48 pm
Seinfeld compares ‘Free Palestine’ movement to Ku Klux Klan, says both antisemites
Jewish comedian, a vocal supporter of Israel and critic of pro-Palestinian activists, appears at Duke University event hosting former hostage Omer Shem Tov
By ToI Staff
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld rips into a pro-Palestinian heckler during a stand-up performance at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, June 22, 2024. (Screen capture: X/9News Melbourne, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 24, 2024, 12:16 am
‘I missed you!’: Seinfeld roasts another anti-Israel heckler
Pro-Palestinian malcontent at final show of star comic’s Australia tour accuses sitcom legend of supporting ‘genocide,’ is ridiculed for giving ‘more money to a Jew’
By ToI Staff
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld at the Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum Headquarters in Tel Aviv, December 18, 2023 (Courtesy)
June 17, 2024, 6:05 am
Seinfeld ridicules pro-Palestinian heckler during show
‘He’s solved the Middle East!’ entertainer tells jeering crowd in Australia as activist accuses him of supporting ‘genocide’
By ToI Staff
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld at the Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum Headquarters in Tel Aviv, December 18, 2023 (Courtesy)
May 29, 2024, 6:25 am
Emotional Seinfeld says wartime trip to Israel ‘the most powerful experience of my life’
Comedian struggles to speak when asked about his solidarity visit in December, which included trip to devastated kibbutz, meetings with Oct. 7 survivors and freed hostages
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: A student sits with her cap decorated to read "Free Palestine" while attending the University of Minnesota's College of Liberal Arts graduation ceremony, on May 12, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Angelina Katsanis/AP)
May 13, 2024, 11:02 am
Anti-Israel protests begin to fade as US universities close spring semester
As some graduating students use commencements to display support for Palestinians, University of Southern California cancels valedictorian speech over ‘security concerns’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Commencement speaker Jerry Seinfeld laughs on stage during Duke University's graduation ceremony, May 12, 2024, in Durham, North Carolina. (Bill Snead/Duke University via AP)
May 12, 2024, 11:53 pm
About 30 students stage walkout at Duke commencement over Seinfeld speech
Jewish comedian, who visited Israel in solidarity following October 7, receives honorary degree at graduation event attended by some 7,000 people
By Agencies and ToI Staff
This image released by Netflix shows Jerry Seinfeld, from left, Adrian Martinez, Jack McBrayer, Thomas Lennon, Bobby Moynihan and James Marsden in a scene from "Unfrosted." (John P. Johnson/Netflix via AP)
April 27, 2024, 11:46 am
Seinfeld commits to the bit as directorial debut tells story of Pop-Tart’s invention
‘Unfrosted’ is a star-studded Netflix comedy set in the 1960s that tells the story of the breakfast snack the comedian believes has an almost mythical quality
By Jake Coyle
Comedians Jerry Seinfeld (left) and Larry David, co-creators of "Seinfeld," in the final episode of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm," which aired April 7, 2024. (YouTube video screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 9, 2024, 5:47 pm
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ finale reunites Larry David-Jerry Seinfeld
Last episode of HBO sitcom is humorous encore of widely panned ‘Seinfeld’ finale, capping off season filled with references to Judaism
By Ben Sales
Celebrities and influencers including Jerry Seinfeld, Debra Messing, Montana Tucker, Scooter Braun, Michael Rapaport, Caroline D'Amore, Gregg Sulkin and Emily Austin have headed to Israel to meet with hostage families and visit the sites of the October 7 massacres. (Screenshots via Instagram, design by Jackie Hajdenberg, via JTA)
December 21, 2023, 9:26 am
Seinfeld, Montana Tucker among stars in Israel to ‘bear witness’ to Hamas atrocities
Scooter Braun, Debra Messing also visit to see the devastation after the October 7 massacres, meet survivors, and talk with relatives of those held hostage in Gaza
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Jerry Seinfeld (left) tours Kibbutz Be'eri on December 19, 2023. (Noam Lanir/Facebook)
December 20, 2023, 11:57 am
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld visits Kibbutz Be’eri, meets survivors of Hamas massacre
American Jewish celebrity meets with Yuval Haran, whose father was killed on October 7, expresses admiration for resilience displayed by residents of destroyed community
By ToI Staff
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld at the Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum Headquarters in Tel Aviv, December 18, 2023 (Courtesy)
December 19, 2023, 3:51 am
Visiting Israel, Jerry Seinfeld meets with freed hostages, families
Comedian dons symbolic ‘Bring them home’ dog tag around his neck meant to draw attention to plight of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Comedian Mark Schiff and his new book, 'Why Not?' (Courtesy)
November 21, 2022, 3:44 am
With a jam-packed schedule at 70, comedian Mark Schiff asks ‘Why Not?’ in new book
The longtime opening act for Jerry Seinfeld looks back on 50 years in the business, as well as his connection to his Jewish faith
By Amy Spiro
Dave Chappelle hosts 'Saturday Night Live,' November 12, 2022. (NBC Universal via JTA)
November 18, 2022, 6:54 pm
Jewish comedians weigh in on Chappelle’s controversial SNL monologue
Hannah Einbinder says skit was ‘littered with antisemitism’; Jon Stewart defends comedian, urges people to consider it ‘from a Black perspective’
By Jackie Hajdenberg
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