Jewish humor has long used Nazi mockery to reclaim power and affirm survival. On “Drag Race,” The Only Naomy’s performance lacked the target satire requires.
From Gilda Radner’s unforgettable characters to Adam Sandler’s iconic “Chanukah Song” and creator Lorne Michaels’ legendary vision behind the scenes, Jewish humor has been woven into the DNA of “Saturday Night Live.”
Comedian Howie Mandel’s Judaism is central to his identity. From joking about Jewish rituals to advocating for Israel on social media, it shows up all over his work.