Jewish comic Amy Schumer was taped proudly lighting candles to have fun the closing days of Hanukkah — including that she realized who her “actual mates are’’ after talking out post-Oct. 7.
“I stood up and spoke my thoughts after Oct. 7, I didn’t know I might be such a minority,’’ the native New Yorker, 44, mentioned within the video, which was set to be posted on-line Sunday as a part of an antisemitism marketing campaign dubbed #BringOnTheLight.
“There have been like three of us who opened our mouths,” Schumer mentioned.
The humorous woman mentioned she was grateful that the Hamas-Israel struggle — sparked by the Oct. 7, 2023, bloodbath launched in opposition to Israel by the Palestinian terror group — supplied her “readability” as she came upon “who my actual mates are.
“Understanding the few individuals who really feel that everybody must be equal, it shouldn’t be `besides Jews’. It appears like all people is preventing for everyone’s rights — apart from Jewish individuals,” she mentioned on the video, whose marketing campaign was kicked off with singer Pink.
“So each time we collect or we take a second with our household, each time we mild the candle, I really feel we’ve gained,’’ Schumer mentioned. “Having fun with and being pleased with being Jews … I believe my ancestors can be proud.’’
Former Israeli actress Noa Tishby, who organized the marketing campaign, rallied Jewish celebrities and allies to mild Hanukkah candles collectively to create Jewish power and unity. The final day of lighting was Sunday.
“Jewish delight is the one approach to combat antisemitism,” Tishby mentioned within the video throughout her go to to Schumer’s house.
The newly slimmed down Schumer additionally delivered some cheeky Borscht Belt strains whereas discussing the vacation within the footage and consuming latkes.
She mentioned humor helped her navigate childhood — and extra importantly, helped the Jewish individuals survive centuries of antisemitism and oppression.
“After I grew up, there was loads of antisemitism. My final identify is Schumer, they modified it to Jewmer,” she mentioned.
“When issues are absolutely the worst is when my household is the funniest,’’ mentioned Schumer, who is expounded to Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York.
“Once we hit all-time low, we will giggle the toughest.’’
Amy confirmed off photos within the footage of her grandparents — her grandma in a mink stole and grandpa sporting a gown swimsuit — catching a present for some laughs within the Catskills when it was often known as the Jewish “Borscht Belt” of comedy.
“That’s how we survive. That’s not distinctive to me. That’s Jewish character,” Schumer mentioned of using humor.
However Schumer was severe about being a proud Jew — and standing up for the Jewish individuals in Israel, the US and throughout the globe whereas many others have spewed hatred or have been silent amid the struggle in Gaza.
Her candle-lighting ended the #BringOnTheLight marketing campaign.
“Amy is an excellent comic. and I love how fierce and unapologetic she is in each facet of her life,’’ mentioned Tishby, 50.
“It was fascinating to have her share how comedy has helped her and her household get by way of powerful occasions.
“I used to be honored to have her mild the ultimate candle with me and finish the vacation, and this yr’s #BringOnTheLight marketing campaign, with a smile and amusing.”
