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Catch Yohay Sponder on the Self Loving Jew Tour!
Israeli stand-up comedian Yohay Sponder is on the road with his international Self Loving Jew tour, a multi-year run that has already taken the bilingual comic across North America, Europe, and Israel. Born in the Golan Heights and based out of Tel Aviv, Sponder has spent more than two decades sharpening one of the most distinctive voices in international stand-up comedy -- a sharp, observational style that pulls from Israeli army life, identity, family, faith, and the experience of building an English-speaking comedy career out of a Hebrew-speaking home. While no Yohay Sponder dates are currently on the BigStub schedule, this site is the place to keep checking for upcoming tour news and to grab tickets the moment they go on sale.
Sponder broke through in Israel in the early 2010s on TV shows including Beep Comedy House, then turned a major corner in 2012 when he started performing in English in collaboration with fellow comic Shahar Hason. The two launched Funny Monday, a weekly English-language comedy night in Tel Aviv that became one of the most important contributions to English stand-up in Israel and a frequent stop for visiting American and European comics. From there, Sponder built up an international touring profile that landed him at major comedy clubs across North America and Europe.
The Self Loving Jew tour launched in 2024 and has become Sponder's most ambitious international run. The show works through themes of self-acceptance, identity, faith, and the absurd particulars of being a Jewish stand-up comic in the post-October 2023 world. It is sharp, funny, and unmistakably personal -- and audiences across the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Israel have responded with sold-out nights at theaters and comedy clubs ranging from a Casino de Paris evening to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Florida.
Yohay Sponder filmed his first English-language comedy special at the legendary Comedy Cellar in New York City in September 2023 -- a major industry milestone that confirmed his crossover to English-speaking audiences. He has performed alongside Jay Leno at a Los Angeles fundraiser, played the New York Comedy Festival, and continues to add international tour dates throughout 2026 and into 2027. His sets balance crowd work, autobiographical storytelling, and the kind of polished one-liners that have made him a go-to for comedy festival programmers worldwide.
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About Yohay Sponder and the Self Loving Jew Tour
Yohay Sponder -- born October 14, 1982 in Israel and raised in the Golan Heights -- is one of the most distinctive Israeli stand-up comedians working internationally today. After serving in the Israel Defense Forces Armored Corps, Sponder began performing stand-up in Tel Aviv, starting at Camel Comedy Club and Comedy Bar. He spent more than a decade building his profile in Hebrew on the Israeli comedy circuit, appearing on TV shows including the 2009 Beep Comedy House and other Channel 2 productions.
The major pivot came in 2012, when Sponder began performing in English alongside comedian Shahar Hason. The two launched Funny Monday, a weekly English-language comedy night at the Camel Comedy Club in Tel Aviv that became one of the longest-running and most important English-language comedy shows in Israel. The show served as both a regular gig for Sponder and a frequent stop for visiting American, British, and European comics passing through the country.
From the Funny Monday platform, Sponder built up an international touring profile that has expanded steadily through the 2010s and 2020s. He filmed his first English-language comedy special at the legendary Comedy Cellar in New York City in September 2023 -- a milestone for any international comic working in English. He has appeared at the New York Comedy Festival, performed alongside Jay Leno at a Los Angeles fundraiser, and built up a substantial following across the United States, Europe, and the global Jewish diaspora.
The current Self Loving Jew tour launched in 2024 and has become his most ambitious international run. The show explores themes of self-acceptance, identity, faith, and the unique experience of being a Jewish comedian navigating the post-October 7, 2023 cultural landscape. Sponder has been open in interviews about how the events of October 7 and the broader Israel-Hamas war reshaped his act and led him to write a more personal, more vulnerable show. The result is a stand-up hour that audiences across multiple countries have responded to with sold-out nights.
The Self Loving Jew tour has hit major theaters and clubs in North America and Europe throughout 2024, 2025, and 2026. Past dates have included the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Beth Torah in Miami, Casino de Paris in France, and stops across Israel, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and Mexico. Additional dates are typically announced on a rolling basis throughout the year as venues book the show.
Outside of stand-up, Sponder hosts and produces other comedy projects in both Hebrew and English. He has appeared on multiple TV shows in Israel, hosted a comedy radio program, and continues to be one of the most reliable cross-cultural bridges between the Israeli comedy scene and English-speaking audiences worldwide. His ability to land jokes that work equally in Tel Aviv, Tampa, and Toronto is part of what has built his international profile.
What makes a Yohay Sponder show special is the balance between sharp observational comedy and genuine emotional vulnerability. He is not afraid to address topics that other comedians shy away from -- antisemitism, identity, the absurdities of military life, the experience of immigration -- and he does it without lecturing or losing the laugh. Audiences have compared his delivery style and content to comics ranging from Marc Maron and Mike Birbiglia to Aaron Berg and Ari Shaffir, with a distinctly Israeli sensibility layered on top.
How to Buy Yohay Sponder Tour Tickets
Where can I buy Yohay Sponder tour tickets?
Tickets are available through venue box offices and authorized primary sellers like Ticketmaster, AXS, Live Nation, and Eventbrite, as well as Yohay Sponder's official channels. Verified resale tickets are available on BigStub, a trusted third-party marketplace with no hidden fees and a 100 percent buyer guarantee on every order. Check back here for the latest updates as Self Loving Jew tour dates are added.
When is the Yohay Sponder tour?
The Self Loving Jew tour launched in 2024 and has been running on a rolling international schedule across North America, Europe, and Israel. New dates are added on a city-by-city basis as venues book the show. Keep checking this site for the latest tour news and BigStub ticket availability as dates are confirmed.
What is Self Loving Jew?
Self Loving Jew is Yohay Sponder's current international touring stand-up show, launched in 2024. The hour-long set explores themes of self-acceptance, identity, faith, and the experience of being a Jewish comedian in the post-October 7, 2023 cultural landscape. Sponder has described it as his most personal and vulnerable show to date.
What kind of comedy does Yohay Sponder do?
Yohay Sponder is a sharp observational stand-up comedian whose work blends autobiographical storytelling, crowd work, and polished one-liners. His material draws on his Israeli upbringing, military service, family, and the experience of building a bilingual career between Hebrew and English. He has been compared in style to comedians ranging from Marc Maron to Aaron Berg.
How much do Yohay Sponder tickets cost?
Prices vary by venue, seat location, and demand. Comedy club shows typically have lower price points than major performing arts center dates. Check the listings on this site as tour dates are confirmed for current pricing on BigStub, where verified resale tickets are available with no hidden fees added at checkout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yohay Sponder touring in 2026?
Yes. Yohay Sponder is on his international Self Loving Jew tour, with dates added on a rolling basis across North America, Europe, and Israel throughout 2026 and into 2027. New venues book the show throughout the year. Keep checking this site for the latest tour news and BigStub ticket availability.
What is Self Loving Jew?
Self Loving Jew is Yohay Sponder's current international touring stand-up show, launched in 2024. The hour-long set explores themes of self-acceptance, identity, faith, and the experience of being a Jewish comedian in the post-October 7, 2023 cultural landscape. Sponder has described it as his most personal and vulnerable show to date.
Who is Yohay Sponder?
Yohay Sponder is an Israeli stand-up comedian and actor born October 14, 1982 and raised in the Golan Heights. He served in the Israel Defense Forces Armored Corps before launching his stand-up career in Tel Aviv in the late 2000s. He pivoted to English-language comedy in 2012 alongside Shahar Hason and has since built an international touring profile.
What kind of comedy does Yohay Sponder do?
Yohay Sponder is a sharp observational stand-up comedian whose work blends autobiographical storytelling, crowd work, and polished one-liners. His material draws on his Israeli upbringing, military service, family, faith, and the experience of building a bilingual career between Hebrew and English.
What is Funny Monday?
Funny Monday is the weekly English-language comedy show at Camel Comedy Club in Tel Aviv that Yohay Sponder co-founded with Shahar Hason in 2012. It is one of the longest-running and most important English-language comedy shows in Israel and a frequent stop for visiting American, British, and European comics.
How much do Yohay Sponder tickets cost?
Prices vary by venue, seat location, and demand. Comedy club shows typically have lower price points than major performing arts center dates. Check the listings on this site as tour dates are confirmed for current pricing on BigStub, where verified resale tickets are available with no hidden fees added at checkout.
Where has Yohay Sponder performed?
Yohay Sponder has performed at major theaters and clubs across North America, Europe, and Israel. Notable past venues include the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Florida, Beth Torah in Miami, Casino de Paris in France, the Comedy Cellar in New York City (where he filmed his first English-language comedy special in 2023), and the New York Comedy Festival.
How long is a Yohay Sponder show?
A typical Yohay Sponder headlining set runs about 75 to 90 minutes, sometimes with a short opening act adding another 15 to 20 minutes. Plan for roughly two hours from doors to the end of the night, depending on the venue.
Did Yohay Sponder film a comedy special?
Yes. Yohay Sponder filmed his first English-language stand-up comedy special at the legendary Comedy Cellar in New York City in September 2023. The special represents a major milestone in his crossover to English-speaking audiences and his international touring profile.
Can I get a refund if a show is canceled?
Yes. BigStub's 100 percent buyer guarantee covers refunds for shows that are canceled and not rescheduled. If a show is postponed to a new date, your tickets typically remain valid for the rescheduled performance. Contact BigStub customer service for help with any specific situation.
Has Yohay Sponder performed with Jay Leno?
Yes. Yohay Sponder performed alongside Jay Leno at a fundraiser in Los Angeles, a notable industry moment in his crossover to mainstream American comedy audiences. Sponder has continued to appear at high-profile festival and benefit dates throughout the United States.
Is the show in English or Hebrew?
The Self Loving Jew tour is performed entirely in English. While Yohay Sponder also performs Hebrew-language stand-up sets in Israel through Funny Monday and other shows, his international touring projects are conducted in English to reach a wider global audience.
Are kids allowed at Yohay Sponder shows?
Stand-up comedy shows are generally for ages 18 and up, though specific age policies vary by venue. Sponder's material includes some adult language and mature themes appropriate for an adult audience. Check the specific venue's age policy before purchasing tickets for younger fans.
Who are the comedians Yohay Sponder is compared to?
Yohay Sponder's observational style and willingness to address difficult topics has earned him comparisons to comedians ranging from Marc Maron and Mike Birbiglia to Aaron Berg and Ari Shaffir, with a distinctly Israeli sensibility layered on top.
How early should I arrive at a Yohay Sponder show?
Doors typically open about 30 to 60 minutes before showtime at comedy clubs, and 60 to 90 minutes before showtime at major theater dates. Plan to arrive in time for security, finding your seat, and any pre-show drink or food service the venue offers.