Comedy Showcase: Joel Chasnoff Opens Z3 Conference with Funny Standup on Zionism

Last November, thought leaders from across the world and from across the political, religious and social spectrum gathered in Palo Alto, California to discuss the most relevant aspects of Jewish life today at the annual Z3 Conference. It featured a cross-generational conversation about identity, culture and social responsibility on multiple platforms including roundtables, workshops, music and art exhibitions. 

It also featured a funny opening monologue by standup comedian Joel Chasnoff. In his 14 minute routine, he contrasted diaspora Jews and Israelis, talked about the difficulties of explaining kosher food rules to flight attendants and tefillin to TSA agents, the miracle of the Israeli army, and using "Solomon Schechter Hebrew" to communicate with native Hebrew speakers.

Enjoy!

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