Before there was The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, there was a long history of Jewish female comedians, standing up and speaking out. Although stand-up comedy is often described as a “boy’s club,” the truth ...

Introduction : the world of Jewish comedians -- 1. The golden door and the velvet curtain, 1890-1930 -- 1. The land of hope and tears : comedians and immigrant America -- 2. Curtain up and curtain ...

Jewish comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon have spoken out after having their shows axed unexpectedly, believing they were withdrawn on a false pretext. Both were due to perform at the ...

Two Jewish comedians have claimed their shows have been cancelled on the Edinburgh Fringe this year because of “safety concerns” from staff at the venue. Rachel Creeger was set to perform her show ...