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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News Jewish creators made a satirical cartoon. Then the Mississippi synagogue arson suspect shared it
The suspect shared a clip from the defunct Comedy Central cartoon 'Drawn Together'
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Theater The new Anne Frank musical wants you to laugh at ‘woke culture’ — but is it funny?
In 'Slam Frank,' it’s hard to tell who’s in on the joke and who is just…in it.
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Theater Why is everyone laughing at Anne Frank?
'Slam Frank,' an edgy new musical, would have been unimaginable a few years ago. What changed?
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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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