Part of the book cover for Mordechai Schmutter’s “A Clever Title Goes Here.”

So you think you are a comedian?

You can check out how funny you are — whether you have got more guts or yucks — at an open microphone Comedy Night for would-be stand up comedians at Teaneck General Store this Saturday at 8 p.m.

Headlining and hosting the event is humorist Mordechai Schmutter, a Passaic father of four, who writes a weekly Dave Barry-type humor column for the newspaper, Hamodia, and is author of three books — “Don’t Yell ‘Challah’ in a Crowded Matzah Bakery,” “A Clever Title Goes Here,” and “This Side Up,” (Israel Book Shop). He also writes a humorous advice column for the weekly Brooklyn-based Orthodox newspaper, The Jewish Press.

“There aren’t a whole lot of Orthodox Jewish stand ups,” says the 32-year-old Schmutter, who adds that his brand of humor, a take on the absurd and everyday life is, decidedly “kosher.”

When he is not writing or performing, Schmutter, who hails from Monsey, teaches language arts to yeshivah high school boys who, he adds, “don’t think tests are so funny.”

Teaneck General Store owner Bruce Prince says the two-year-old café, bookshop, and gift store on Cedar Lane has hosted comedy nights in the past, a popular activity that has drawn up to 80 people.

This is the first time, however, that Prince — who has hosted poetry readings, classes on Jewish topics, and other special events — has a local funnyman presiding over the comedy evening.

Prince says everyone is invited to come in and enjoy, or get up on stage and try out his or her stuff.

There are no prizes and no gongs; no cane pulling anyone off stage; no Simon Cowell-like jeers. Just a warm atmosphere that promises some fun.

“Hey, anyone willing to do shtick is absolutely welcomed to be part of the evening,” says Prince.

Comedy Night at Teaneck General Store begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7. Teaneck General Store, 502A Cedar Lane, Teaneck. (201) 530-5046. You can email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

The Wayne Y’s semi-annual Comedy Under the Stars, set for Saturday, Oct. 22, will feature Robin Fox, winner of the 2010 Gilda’s Club Laugh-Off. Others performing include Renee Minter, Danny Palmer, Camille Theobald, Johnny Deluxe, Heather Height, and David Harris.

Show time is 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7:30. Cost for adults is $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and includes beer and wine, light appetizers, beverages, coffee, and dessert.

Proceeds benefit the Y’s Parenting Center. Tables of 10 can be reserved in advance. Call Arlene Liebman, (973) 595-0100 ext. 280 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Ahead of her June 12 performance to benefit Gilda’s Club Northern New Jersey, the local chapter of a charity founded in memory of the comedian Gilda Radner to help those struggling with cancer, cancer survivors, and their families, Rivers spoke with The Jewish Standard about her love for Israel, her daughter and her grandson, and the reasons she uses her talent to do good.

Jewish Standard: Lots of us admire your relationship with your daughter Melissa. Even when you have your differences, your strong connection and your love for each other shines through. What is it about your daughter that gives you the most nachas?

Joan Rivers: I guess being able to see that my daughter is living a good life, that she has brains and is a terrific mom and is able to cope with adversity — all of that, for a parent, is important.