Join Orlando’s Jewish Professionals for an evening of connection, conversation, and community!

Shalom Orlando is hosting a special social networking event featuring dynamic speaker Benji Lovitt .

"It's Ok to Laugh: Coping Through Dark Humor"
Benji Lovitt explores how Israelis have always turned to humor during even the darkest times, not to be insensitive, but as a coping mechanism. People often say that Hamas celebrates death and Jews celebrate life, but what does that really mean? Through standup, TV/Youtube videos, social media clips, and more, we'll discover a perspective that's both hilarious and therapeutic, a morale boost that gives people "permission to laugh".
 
Since making aliyah in 2006, comedian/author Benji Lovitt has performed for audiences around the world including JCCs, Hillels, Birthright Israel, and more, and has opened for headliners such as Jim Gaffigan, Elon Gold, and Yohay Sponder. Benji's perspectives have been featured on Israeli television and radio and in outlets such as USA Today, Time Magazine, BBC Radio, The Atlantic, and the Times of Israel. Benji has worked as a cross-cultural trainer with groups including Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Masa Israel Journey, and he recently co-authored "Israel 201", the winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Jewish Identity and Education.

Visit www.ShalomOrlando.org/jewishprofessionals 

Event is free.