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Sydney Jewish comedy showcase returns with laughs, stories and a stacked line-up

J-Wire Newsdesk — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:51:35 +0000

Sydney’s Jewish comedy scene is gearing up for a lively night, with the Sydney Jewish Comedy Showcase returning next month as part of the Sydney Comedy Festival. Back for another year, the show features a mix of emerging and established comedians, each offering their own take on culture, family and the chaos of everyday life. […]

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New screen fellowship aims to boost Jewish Australian stories

Rob Klein — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:19 +0000

A new fellowship aimed at strengthening Jewish Australian representation on screen has been launched by Jump Street Films as part of its growing Jewish Australian Screen Fund. The Jewish Australian Screen Fellowship, announced in Variety, will provide $20,000 and a year of mentorship from Jump Street Films to one Jewish Australian filmmaker whose work advances […]

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Tribe of Chutzpah comedy and storytelling night

J-Wire Staff — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:15:44 +0000

Jewish comedians are turning to comedy and storytelling with a special show in Sydney to lift spirits as the community continues to grapple with the fallout of the October 7 attacks. The collective behind Tribe of Chutzpah says the upcoming show will bring together comedians and storytellers who have weathered a difficult year, including some […]

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