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Comedian Shahar Cohen Uses Humor to Address Israeli Trauma

4/9/2026

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In the podcast 'What Matters Now' hosted by Jessica Steinberg, comedian Shahar Cohen discusses life in Israel.
Cohen uses humor to address trauma from ongoing conflicts, including the Hamas war and tensions with Iran and Hezbollah.
Raised in Jerusalem and now living in Tel Aviv, he reflects diverse Israeli experiences through female characters.
He is preparing for a US tour and has gained significant online attention for his comedic content.

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In the podcast 'What Matters Now' hosted by Jessica Steinberg, comedian Shahar Cohen discusses life in Israel.
Cohen uses humor to address trauma from ongoing conflicts, including the Hamas war and tensions with Iran and Hezbollah.
Raised in Jerusalem and now living in Tel Aviv, he reflects diverse Israeli experiences through female characters.
He is preparing for a US tour and has gained significant online attention for his comedic content.