November 3, 2025
7:00pm
 

Join the parents of the L'dor Vador community for a night of laughter despite the tragedies of wartime. In this fun and educational program, Benji Lovitt explores how Israelis have always turned to humor during even the darkest times, not to be insensitive, but as a coping mechanism. Through standup, TV/Youtube videos, social media clips, interviews with Israeli comics, discussion, and more, we'll discover a perspective that's both hilarious and therapeutic, a morale boost that gives people "permission to laugh".

After the show, join us for some dessert and a meet and greet with Benji who'll have copies of his book, Israel 201 available for sale.

More about Benji:
Since making aliyah in 2006, comedian/author Benji Lovitt has performed for audiences around the world including Jewish Federations, Hillels, Birthright Israel, and more, and has opened for headliners such as Jim Gaffigan, Elon Gold, and Yohay Sponder. Benji's perspectives have been featured on Israeli television and radio and in outlets such as USA Today, Time Magazine, BBC Radio, The Atlantic, and the Times of Israel. Benji has worked as a cross-cultural trainer with groups including Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Masa Israel Journey, and he recently co-authored "Israel 201", the winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Jewish Identity and Education.