This is the Forward’s coverage of the art of satire. You may also find satirical work of our own here — we will always label these articles to ensure they do not misinform.
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Culture A voice for his generation, Tom Lehrer found laughter even in the most sensitive aspects of Jewish life and history
Lehrer, who famously left show business behind to teach, has died at 97
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Books Is Gary Shteyngart’s latest dystopia any less frightening than the one we’re currently living in?
The author's latest, 'Vera, or Faith,' arrives in a world that may be moving too fast for satire to keep up.
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Culture A pitch clock is shortening baseball games. What if synagogues did the same?
These ‘nu’ rules are intended to speed up services
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Culture How a Jewish sensibility informed the art and humor of Kurt Vonnegut
The author of 'Slaughterhouse Five' and 'Cat's Cradle' considered himself part of Joseph Heller and Norman Mailer's generation
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Culture What does God think about a Texas school district banning the Bible?
Hear God’s thoughts in this exclusive interview with the almighty
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Culture Everything I learned about Jewish humor I learned from Mad magazine
For a Catholic kid from a white-bread town, the usual gang of idiots offered an education and a lifeline
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The Schmooze ‘JoJo Rabbit’ Hitler Satire Trailer Asks: Can Hitler Be Funny?
Six million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust. It’s not funny. Unless you’re a fan of “The Producers,” the Broadway musical that spoofed Hitler and the S.S. to great success with Jews and non-Jews. Jewish and Maori director and all around likable guy Taika Waititi aims for the same gracious response Mel Brooks enjoyed, with…
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Culture A Transgressive, Brilliant Leftist Satirist’s Work Finds New Life In English
The works of Yiddish writer and satirist Moyshe Nadir in English translation are gaining a wider audience these days. The newest addition to this growing collection is Nadir’s acerbic comic play “Messiah in America,” translated by Michael Shapiro and published by Farlag. The Yiddish word farlag actually means publishing house. Both the selection of the…
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