AN EVENING OF MUCH NEEDED LAUGHTER

With Bob Alper, Rabbi/Stand-up Comic (Really!)

SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2021
7:00 pm

Northern Hills Synagogue was delighted to present "An Evening of Much Needed Laughter" with our guest Rabbi Bob Alper! The fundraising event was available to attend either in-person or streaming.

The evening began with socializing in the lobby, and then everyone went into the sanctuary for the program. Chair Jeff Bassin welcomed everyone and introduced Rabbi Bob Alper.

Bob spoke first on The Spirtuality of Laughter: A Jewish Look at the Holiness of Humor. He explored humor in ancient and modern Jewish tradition, and considered why laughter has been such an integral part of Jewish culture. He also shared some anecdotes from his experiences as a congregational Rabbi.

• Why are Jews so funny?!
  
  
• The psychological, physical, and spiritual value of clean, unhurtful comedy
  
  
• Humor as coping mechanism in times of transition, celebration and stress
  
  
• Laughter as a critical role in tikkun olam
  
  
• A special focus on Bob's Laugh-in Peace Tour with Christian and Muslim comedians
  

After about an hour, he transitioned into his standup routine, which had us rolling in the aisles with laughter!

Read more about Rabbi Alper here: https://www.bobalper.com/

Photography by Vic Amster.