Jews from Jesus to Spinoza to Einstein have made enormous contributions to Western civilization. Nonetheless, our nominees for Most Valuable Jews have to be Groucho, Harpo, and Chico, who emerged from the traditions of vaudeville and the Yiddish theater to become the pop superstars of their day. Jewish comedy, as performed by such icons as George Burns, Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, Jackie Mason, Jerry Seinfeld, and dozens of others, has left an indelible mark on American humor. Surprise.com has coll...more