Comedy Showcase: Meet Toronto's Jewish Comedian Simon Rakoff

Simon Rakoff, a Canadian Jewish comedian, has appeared on numerous Canadian television shows and festivals. He is also a frequent guest on CBC Radio.

A favorite at clubs across Canada since the late '70s, Simon is considered one of Canada's top comedy MCs and can frequently be seen hosting or headlining at the Laugh Resort comedy club in Toronto. He has also contributed material to many popular Canadian television and radio programs.

Simon’s act is carefully crafted and full of thought-provoking, hilarious routines. He covers religion, relationships, stupidity and man in the modern world. All this combined with ad-libbing abilities second to none.

We haven't seen him perform in the US, either in person or on TV. But his comedy is available on the Internet and that's where we found this video clip to share with you.

Enjoy!

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