Modi Rosenfeld: A Serious Conversation About Comedy

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.

[@sherylsatzman7361]

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.

[@jeannecastellano7181]

I LOVE Modi! Another excellent Jewish comedian you should interview is David Finkelstein.

[@oldnewsclipster]

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

[@TheVintessa]

I saw him at Comedy For Kobi (IYKYK) and the audience ROARED with laughter. It was very healing.

[@PaulTackett]

This was a great interview....Modi is mensch and who thought someone would learn gemara...hats off to both.

[@josephcukier2634]

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[@tapking40]

So glad I discovered you today, you made me so happy. Your talent and spirit are life-affirming.

[@skontheroad]

I am so jealous that Modi is new to you!! How fun!!

[@tapking40]

You give so much Moshiach Engergy!

[@rberliner6680]

That’s right! Modi has the class and the confidence. Love love love it. Yes, menschdik

[@skontheroad]

Did you mean "Menschlich?"

[@shalevedna]

My daughter went to Solomon Schechter of Queens. .

[@donaldsteinman9162]

Loved it

[@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 ..

[@TheVintessa]

You mean his NY accent?

[@skontheroad]

Do you know the area of Long Island where he grew up? That's the accent! All children of survivors. All with the sme accent!

[@alexandergaly3773]

so sad... very unhappy people

[@TheVintessa]

Huh? We are pretty happy people considering our history. Btw Israel is the third happiest country in the world. America is way down the list.