Explore Israeli History through Comedy

It has been said that throughout our history, Jews have laughed to keep from crying. In a country which has experienced its share of ups and downs, Israel has developed its own unique brand of humor. In this session, Benji Lovitt leads the audience through an entertaining historical journey, tracking some of the paradigmatic periods and transformative events in Israeli history, all through the lens of humor. By viewing clips from classic movies, TV shows, and other media, participants get a great introduction to sixty years of Israeli history.