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Laughing at the Absurd

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Jewish humour in the internet age

Social media has democratised the creation and distribution of humour. While Jewish humour thrived in the eras of stand-up, sitcoms and film, how has it translated into the internet age?

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  • @jennababez_

    Creator: Jenna Berkowitz.

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    Jenna is a prominent digital creator, comedian, and short-form content producer who explores personal, familial and communal dynamics through a South African Jewish lens. She focusses on relatable themes in modern Jewish life by pointing out absurdities through her portrayal of an over-bearing Jewish mother. Her relatable, informal voice has seen her become one of South Africa's prominent Jewish comedians.

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  • @oldjewishmen

    Creator: Old Jewish Men.

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    @oldjewishmen are an irreverent culture brand and street-level digital media channel that tracks the grit and unfiltered thoughts of aging Jewish New Yorkers. Bypassing curated aesthetics, they champion the raw lifestyle of everyday seniors who refuse to assimilate into modern social norms. From fighting over the price of pickles to mocking fashionable health trends, they treat old-school living as a superior alternative to its modern counterpart.

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Hey Alma

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  • @hey.alma — Founder and Editor: Molly Tolsky. Hey Alma is a prominent digital publication and online culture site, which explores news, pop culture, politics and identity through a distinctly progressive Jewish lens.
  • Hey Alma prioritises marginalised or historically underrepresented voices within the organised Jewish world, focussing on relatable themes in modern Jewish identity.
  • Their relatable, informal voice has seen them become one of the main hubs for young Jews navigating the world.

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