Modi Rosenfeld: A Serious Conversation About Comedy

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Published 2023-03-09
In this special Purim episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we bring you our conversation with the comedian Modi, for our annual discussion on humor.

As a preeminent Jewish comedian of only growing popularity, Modi spoke about the comedic process and the way we find humor amid a broken world.

All Comments (15)
  • Many thanks Modi for Once again helping your people through the very worst of times. With your gift of laughter.
  • @TheDoriseB
    Love the interview , thank you Modi for all the energy you pass on.
  • I LOVE Modi! Another excellent Jewish comedian you should interview is David Finkelstein.
  • @TheVintessa
    I saw him at Comedy For Kobi (IYKYK) and the audience ROARED with laughter. It was very healing.
  • @rberliner6680
    That’s right! Modi has the class and the confidence. Love love love it. Yes, menschdik
  • @tapking40
    So glad I discovered you today, you made me so happy. Your talent and spirit are life-affirming.
  • Great interview, thanks! The story of the 'anshe bedochei' - the ones who bring peace - is from Taanit 22a - אִינָשֵׁי בָּדוֹחֵי אֲנַן - 28:15 Thank you, Rabbi
  • @tapking40
    You give so much Moshiach Engergy!
  • @PaulTackett
    This was a great interview....Modi is mensch and who thought someone would learn gemara...hats off to both.
  • @shalevedna
    My daughter went to Solomon Schechter of Queens. .
  • @judeangione3732
    Modi looks so much like an ex-boyfriend (now very sadly deceased) of mine that I watch him not only because he is hilarious but because he reminds me of my lost guy. Love the LGBTQ activism, too.
  • @direwolf6234
    funny guy love his stuff but what's up with the accent ?.. growing up on long island all those years you'd think it would be less eastern europe immigrant sounding ..