We all know that Jews are funny. But why? Is it simply laughter through tears or is there more to these people’s renowned sense of humor? In this eye-opening and hysterical presentation, Joel Chasnoff explores the history and future of Jewish comedy, from the Garden of Eden to Curb Your Enthusiasm and everything in between. Topics include humor in the Bible (hint: God is funnier than you think); the link between the Talmud and Annie Hall; and the role of humor in the Holocaust, including examples of Jewish poetry, comedy, and song in concentration camps. Along the way, Chasnoff shares his favorite jokes and encourages his audiences to share theirs!
Joel Chasnoff is often referred to as the Chris Rock of the Jews • and with good reason. His hip, sophisticated humor is a welcome change from the Borscht Belt comics of old. When Chasnoff takes the stage, audiences are guaranteed an hour of nonstop laughter based on real Jewish experiences, not stereotypes • everything from Chasnoff's stint on his day school basketball team to the challenges of being a 24-year-old American in a platoon of Israeli teenagers.
When he was 24, Joel Chasnoff volunteered for a combat unit of the Israel Defense Forces. He was voted Outstanding Soldier of the Company and co-led operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah. In this riveting • and often hilarious • presentation based on his best-selling memoir The 188th Crybaby Brigade, Chasnoff brings you face to face with daily life in a combat platoon of the IDF, from basic training to Tank School to covert operations in Lebanon; the induction process, including Israel's legendary method for evaluating draftees and assigning them to military units; and Tohar Ha-neshek, or Purity of Arms • Israel's code of ethics for moral behavior in battle.
Joel Chasnoff is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Laughing Through History: 30 Jokes in 60 Minutes, Comedy Tonight: Stand-Up Comedy with Joel Chasnoff, Purity of Arms: An American in the Israeli Army, Positively Israel, Middle Eastern and Foreign Affairs and Anti-Terrorism and Security. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joel Chasnoff for your event is available upon request. Joel Chasnoff generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daniel Silva, Tiffany Shlain, Robert D. Kaplan, Jesse Dylan and David Silverman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joel Chasnoff for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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