Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson is a journalist, teacher, and rabbi. He is the author of ten books, including The Heresy of Jacob Frank, which won the 2022 National Jewish Book Award for scholarship.  He holds a Ph.D. in Jewish Thought from Hebrew University, a J.D. from Yale Law School, and nondenominational rabbinic ordination.  Jay is a frequent commentator on CNN and a contributor to Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, The Forward, and other publications. Dr. Michaelson worked as an LGBTQ activist for ten years and has been included in the ‘Forward 50’ list of influential American Jews.  

Antisemitism on Campus with Rabbi Jay Michaelson

For 30 years, New York's legendary Comedy Cellar has served as the launching pad for greatest stand up comedians in the world. Colin Quinn, Dave Chappelle, Ray Romano, Dave Attell, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Dane Cook, Robert Kelly and Greg Giraldo are just a few of the comedians who began as Cellar regulars. But classic stage performances have never been the only show going on at the Cellar. The biggest comedians in the world come to sit at the table upstairs, where comedians come to argue and discuss the events of the day and their lives, sharpening their their comedy knives on each other. This kibitzing (an inspiration for Comedy Central's Tough Crowd), has always been a private affair... until now. Join us for a weekly peek into the happenings at the Comedy Cellar's comedian table, where the funniest people in the world debate and discuss. Subscribe now and don't miss a second of it. We would love to hear your comments. Email them to podcast@comedycellar.com

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Lev Fer started his stand-up career at just 17 years old in Raleigh, North Carolina. The week that he turned 18, he left his high school early to move to New York City and dive head-first into the world of New York comedy. He hosts his own podcast called The Lev Fer Show and can be seen headlining all over. He just started performing at The Comedy Cellar. 
 


Getting to Know Comic Lev Fer

Can the Alvin Bragg Trump decision be defended?  We debate with George Mason Univesity professor, and Reason Magazine contributor, Ilya Somin.   
 Also, check out Ilyas's recent book on immigration: Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom

The Trump/Stormy Case is Tyranny!... or Not.  A Debate with Law Professor Ilya Somin

Lenny Marcus is a stand up comedian. He has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman multiple times and the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon as well as comedy festivals both domestic and international. He has appeared on Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer, and FX's Louie. Most recently, he has been traveling the world with comedian Leslie Jones writing and performing and he has collaborated with her on multiple projects.

Tricks of the Trade with Lenny Marcus

Noam Dworman, Dan Naturman and Periel Aschenbrand are joined by Robert Kelly and Big Jay Oakerson.  Robert Kelly is a stand up comic and actor. His multiple television and film appearances include: The Tonight Show, Louie, Trainwreck, Fourth of July, Nurse Jackie, Inside Amy Schumer. He is co-host of the podcast, The Bonfire and has a one hour comedy special called Kill Box.   Big Jay Oakerson is a comic and the co-host of the podcast, The Bonfire. On the screen, Jay has been featured on “This Is Not Happening” with Ari Shaffir, “Comedy Underground” with Dave Attell, FX’s Emmy winning “Louie”, “Inside Amy Schumer”, and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” & Conan O’Brien. His new special, Dog Belly  is available on You Tube.

The Comedy Cellar, Cigars and Cancel Culture: Bobby Kelly and Big Jay Oakerson

Noam Dworman, Dan Naturman and Periel Aschenbrand are joined by Nick Gillespie, editor at large at Reason. He is also host of The Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie podcast. 


Antisemitism on Campus with Rabbi Jay Michaelson

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