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Jewish and Muslim comedians team up to turn tension into titters

JL;DR SUMMARY In an effort to foster unity and understanding across religious divides, Comedy for Peace brings together Jewish, Muslim, and Christian comedians for interfaith performances. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish CultureJewish ComedyInterfaithCultural ToleranceMuslim ComediansComedy For PeaceCommunity BuildingNew York Comedy FestivalErik AngelGibran Saleem

Places mentioned

Virginia, United States
"The child of Pakistani immigrants, Saleem was raised in a Muslim household in northern Virginia where, he said, he was mostly surrounded by people with a similar cultural background."
New York City, New York, United States
"On Saturday, Saleem, along with four other comics, will perform a one-night-only show, Comedy for Peace, at the Upper East Sides Comic Strip Live as part of the New York Comedy Festival."
Petach Tikvah, Central District, Israel
"A 10-year resident of the Upper West Side, Angel, 50, grew up in Petach Tikvah."
Brooklyn, New York, United States
"Alex Borstein Is Thirsty plays Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at The Bell House (149 7th St., Brooklyn)."
Astoria, New York, United States
"Hysterical, presented by stand-up comedian Hannah Lieberman, will be performed on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at QED Astoria (27-16 23rd Ave.)."

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