Posts Tagged: Holocaust jokes
Alton Brown — When Apologies for Antisemitism Aren’t Enough
Last week, Food Network personality Alton Brown apologized for his antisemitic tweets referencing the Holocaust, a development that many of his fans -- including those...
British Teenager Goes Public About Months of Antisemitic Abuse
A British teenager has gone public about a torrent of antisemitic invective she has faced in recent months, including taunts about the Holocaust. Charlotte Nathan, 17,...
Australian Stand-Up Comedian Loses Netflix Deal After Making Holocaust Jokes
An Australian stand-up comedian has lost a deal with the streaming giant Netflix after he was caught making jokes about the Holocaust. According to The Daily...
Larry David, Meet Mila Racine
When I first heard about Larry David’s attempted Holocaust humor on "Saturday Night Live," I was appalled. But I withheld comment, hoping -- in vain, as it turned...
Larry David’s Holocaust Joke Was a Step Too Far
With his appearance on "Saturday Night Live" this past weekend, Larry David, the undisputed king of cringe-comedy, may have finally crossed a line. It is a symbolic...
An Open Letter to Larry David About the Holocaust
Dear Larry, As a big fan of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," I find you hilarious and entertaining. I’ve watched every season. And I love you on "Saturday...
New Documentary Explores Holocaust Humor, Role That Laughter Played in Death Camps
Holocaust humor and the role that laughter played in the lives of Jews during World War II are the focus of a documentary that made its...
Consul General of Israel to Eastern Canada ‘Shocked and Saddened’ by Halifax Entrepreneur’s Antisemitic Comments
The new Consul General of Israel to Eastern Canada on Thursday responded to a slew of antisemitic comments posted on Twitter a day earlier by...
No Joke: Making Jewish Humor by Ruth Wisse (REVIEW)
Count on Ruth Wisse, an interpreter of genius, a Daniel come to judgment, a moral voice such as the parsimonious invisible powers bestow on us...
