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Yaakov Kirschen drew his 'Dry Bones' comic strip, which at one point ran in 35 newspapers around the world, for over 50 years. (Image via Amazon.com/ via JTA)
May 9, 2025, 8:11 pm
‘Dry Bones’ cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen sketched Israeli feats and foibles for 50 years
The Brooklyn-born immigrant, who satirized and explained Israel’s politics and culture for largely English audiences at home and abroad, died last month at 87
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
A special edition of French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, published ahead of the 10th anniversary of a deadly terrorist attack on its staff, displayed at a kiosk in Paris, on January 6, 2025. (Martin Lelievre / AFP)
January 6, 2025, 2:59 pm
Insistent optimism: Charlie Hebdo unveils special edition decade after Islamist massacre
New issue of French satire magazine, a beacon of free speech, is headlined ‘Indestructible!’; 4 inside pages show entries in caricature contest to mock God and religious leaders
By Adam PLOWRIGHT and Karine Perret
Zack Weiner’s 2021 campaign to represent the Upper West Side was fodder for his new film, 'Citizen Weiner.' (Courtesy Zack Weiner via JTA)
November 6, 2024, 8:53 pm
This Jewish actor made a ‘reality film’ about his not-quite real campaign for NYC Council
In mockumentary ‘Citizen Weiner,’ young filmmaker Zack Weiner actually runs for office, campaigning on issues close to his heart – and experiencing the consequences of public life
By Joseph Strauss
'What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine,' an exhibit at the Norman Rockwell Museum, features Norman Mingo's 1973 cover illustration for MAD Magazine #156 depicting Alfred E. Neuman as a character in 'Fiddler on the Roof.' (JTA Photo; MAD and all related elements © & ™ E.C. Publications. Courtesy of DC. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission.)
August 31, 2024, 5:57 am
Americana meets meshuggeneh at a museum exhibit about MAD magazine
‘What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine’ runs at the Norman Rockwell Museum through October 27, showcasing the periodical’s American satire with Jewish bite
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Demonstrators burn a French flag during a protest against cartoons of the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei published by French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, outside the French embassy in Iran's capital Tehran on January 8, 2023. (Atta Kenare/AFP)
January 8, 2023, 10:23 pm
Iranians protest outside French embassy over ‘insulting’ Charlie Hebdo cartoons
Caricatures of Supreme Leader Khamenei published in satirical magazine Wednesday prompted regime to warn France, close Tehran-based French Institute for Research
By AFP
The cast of characters created by former and current cast members from the award-winning satirical show 'Eretz Nehederet,' celebrating 20 years of comedy (Courtesy Channel 12 Facebook)
October 9, 2022, 4:30 pm
Israel’s favorite sketch comedy show celebrates 20 years of political satire
Keshet’s award-winning ‘Eretz Nehederet’ marks two decades of pushing the envelope with humor that has offered a mirror of Israeli society and politics
By Jessica Steinberg
Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen performs a song with racist and conspiracy theory-laden lyrics at a far-right rally in Olympia, Washington, June 27, 2020. (Screenshot from YouTube)
June 28, 2020, 9:08 pm
Disguised Baron Cohen trolls far-right US rally, leads racist singalong
Comedian known for satirizing hateful ideologies sings anti-Semitic lyrics about Soros, hateful tune on Obama and Fauci, with some joining in, before he is whisked offstage
By Marcy Oster
Lior Schleien, shown here in a 2018 segment, is the host of the Israeli satirical show "Gav HaUma." (Screenshot from Facebook via JTA)
February 9, 2020, 1:04 am
Israeli Jon Stewart uneasy over political climate, but finds fodder for ridicule
Lior Schleien says his ‘Gav HaUma’ show aims to present his opinion ‘in the most interesting and funny’ way, not to go after Netanyahu; enjoys mocking MK Yair Lapid, his ex-boss
By Ben Sales
Martin Sonneborn (YouTube screenshot)
May 21, 2019, 11:14 pm
Not everyone laughing at German satire party’s Nazi-name stunt
Die Partei leader Martin Sonneborn accused of breaking taboos, seeking ‘provocation’
By AFP
Popular YouTube satirist Randy Rainbow. (courtesy)
September 11, 2018, 2:55 pm
Randy Rainbow’s colorful Broadway parody songs make politics a bit less painful
The internet sensation will take a jab at just about anyone — especially the Trump administration. But with his self-deprecating humor and catchy tunes, who can help but smile?
By Danielle Ziri
Joshua Berman
April 4, 2018, 1:18 pm
Joshua Berman
A two-state solution for the United States
Divide the country to bring peace to the US: blue on the coasts and red in the middle (Chicago’s got to go)
In this Monday, March 19, 2018 photo, an election billboard for Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, with Arabic that reads, "you are the hope," in Cairo, Egypt. Egyptians on social media are mocking the ubiquitous banners of el-Sissi raised ahead of this month’s election. He faces no serious competition, but authorities are pushing for a large turnout to lend legitimacy to the vote. In photos and videos shared online, the banners have been inserted into the background of iconic scenes from movies and TV shows. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
March 24, 2018, 10:10 am
In Egypt, wall-to-wall Sissi banners inspire satire
With outcome of this week’s election a foregone conclusion, advertising blitz appears aimed at boosting turnout to try to bolster vote’s legitimacy
By Hamza Hendawi
This photo from February 16, 2016, provided by OSN, shows actors taking a 'selfie' at the end of OSN's "Saturday Night Live Arabia," show in Cairo, Egypt. (OSN via AP)
February 13, 2018, 10:06 am
Egypt bars Arabic version of SNL over ‘ethical violations’
Regulator censors local adaptation of US satire show for ‘sexual expressions, phrases, and gestures which are not suitable for viewers’
By AFP
A screen capture of the January 29, 2018 episode of 'Eretz Nehederet' (Keshet)
February 3, 2018, 11:11 am
Netanyahu pans satirical TV show over sketch that upset Holocaust survivor
PM says Eretz Nehederet showed ‘lack of values’ with skit lampooning Holocaust Remembrance Day and Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, asylum seekers
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: The Rotunda Liberal Arts Center at Marywood University (Marywood Univesrity)
October 14, 2017, 11:22 am
US professor fired over Nazi satire video can proceed with suit
Frederick Fagal posted film depicting Marywood University administrators as Nazis
By AP
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