I thought I was giving a lecture about Mel Brooks. It became something else

Jul 27

Marking Mel Brooks’ 100th birthday, the article explores how his distinctly Jewish sense of humor—rooted in resilience, self-deprecation, and the ability to satirize power—helped redefine American comedy. Brooks’ fearless use of laughter to confront prejudice, tyranny, and the Holocaust cemented his legacy as one of the most influential Jewish comedians of all time.

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Danny Somekh

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