Dave Chappelle is under fire after delivering a monologue on Saturday Night Live that Jewish groups have called antisemitic.
The controversial comedian joked about Kanye West and Kyrie Irving, the rapper and NBA player who have recently made antisemitic statements and social media posts, during his routine.
Chappelle said he’d figured out that there are “two words in the English language that you should never say together in sequence, and those words are ‘the’ and ‘Jews.'”
The organization StopAntisemitism called out the comedian in a Sunday night tweet.
“In October 2021, we featured Chappelle as an Antisemite of the Week,” the group wrote. “Many, including those in the Jewish advocacy world, expressed dismay, stating his commentary was ‘humor.’ Last night on SNL, Chappelle showed us once again what a vile antisemite he is.”
The tweet included a link to an entry on StopAntisemitism’s website calling Chappelle “The Hateful Joker.”
In October 2021, we featured Chappelle as an Antisemite of the Week
Many, including those in the Jewish advocacy world, expressed dismay, stating his commentary was “humor”
Last night on SNL, Chappelle showed us once again what a vile antisemite he ishttps://t.co/MF5sO3uOZk — StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) November 14, 2022
The Anti-Defamation League has also condemned Chappelle. CEO Jonathan Greenblatt issued a scathing indictment of the comedian in a tweet on Sunday.
“We shouldn’t expect @DaveChappelle to serve as society’s moral compass, but disturbing to see @nbcsnl not just normalize but popularize #antisemitism,” Greenblatt wrote. “Why are Jewish sensitivities denied or diminished at almost every turn? Why does our trauma trigger applause?”
We shouldn’t expect @DaveChappelle to serve as society’s moral compass, but disturbing to see @nbcsnl not just normalize but popularize #antisemitism. Why are Jewish sensitivities denied or diminished at almost every turn? Why does our trauma trigger applause? — Jonathan Greenblatt (@JGreenblattADL) November 13, 2022
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.
Dave Chappelle Slammed by Jewish Groups After SNL Appearance
