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Mar 2025
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Jewish Comedy - with Alex Edelman

Unholy Media
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As tensions rise between Israel’s prime minister and his intelligence chiefs over the scandal known as Qatargate, a former head of the Shin Bet breaks his silence on Benjamin Netanyahu and his government. Meanwhile, the UN levels a grave accusation against Israel, sparking outrage and debate.

And since it’s Purim, who better to turn to than one of the sharpest comedic voices of his generation? Alex Edelman stops by to talk about Jewish humour, identity, and the fine art of making people laugh (even in the darkest times).

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Alex Edelman is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer known for his razor-sharp wit and incisive storytelling. His hit solo show, Just for Us, a deeply personal yet wildly funny take on modern Jewish identity and anti-Semitism, earned critical acclaim on Broadway and in London’s West End. A regular on late-night television and a favourite on the stand-up circuit, Edelman has cemented his place as one of the most exciting comedians of his generation.

 


Catch Alex on stage (for tickets, visit https://www.alexedelmancomedy.com):

Sunday March 30, 2025 / Providence, RI 

Wednesday April 9, 2025 / Austin, TX 

Thursday April 17, 2025 / Pittsburgh, PA 

Friday April 18, 2025 / Columbus, OH 

Friday May 2, 2025 / Ridgefield, CT 

Saturday June 14, 2025 / Westhampton, NY 

Monday June 16, 2025 / La Jolla, CA 

Thursday June 19, 2025 / Seattle, WA 

Friday June 20, 2025 / Vancouver, BC 

Saturday June 21, 2025 / Portland, OR 

Thursday June 26, 2025 / Chicago, IL 

Friday June 27, 2025 / Madison, WI 

Saturday June 28, 2025 / St. Paul, MN 

 


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