Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld is a Jewish comedian and creator and co-writer of an eponymous television show.
Instagram provocateur “Subway DJ” requested a selfie with Seinfeld outside an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live.”
“We’re all on your side now because you’ve made your point so well, and in the right venue,” said the comedian as the heckler was escorted out of the Sydney venue.
The Jewish comedian described his visit after the Oct. 7 atrocities as “the most powerful experience of my life.”
In advocating for love, Seinfeld emphasized that the value extended beyond people to finding enthusiasm and joy in the mundane.
A small number of anti-Israel protesters marched out of the commencement when Jerry Seinfeld was announced. Many jeered the protesters.
Video circulated widely of Jerry Seinfeld smiling and waving at activists accusing him of supporting genocide as he left the 92nd Street Y event.
“Standing up to antisemitism is not political.”
From Debra Messing to Jerry Seinfeld, TV stars, influencers and others have been visiting the Jewish state to show solidarity.
He also met with the families of Israelis being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.
Antisemitism incidents, Dec. 12-14
The actor was one of many celebrities participating in a campaign to bring attention to the plight of the hostages kidnapped on Oct. 7.