Oregon Jewish Life Feb. 2020 Vol. 9/Issue 1

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FRONT & CENTER

Comedy For Peace Two years ago, Dotan Malach arrived in New York City where he has been working as a comedian, writer and producer. In March 2019, he established a new project, Comedy For Peace.

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omedy For Peace is a comedy show that combines the best Muslim and Jewish stand-up comedians for an inspiring, funny and unforgettable evening. The show contains a rotating line-up of comedians who offer a variety of perspectives uniquely theirs, giving audiences a different perspective. Their first performance was in New York City on March 18, 2019, and it attracted more than 250 audience members. The primary goal of Comedy For Peace is to demonstrate how Muslims and Jews can collaborate, standing on one stage, having fun and laughing, without politics getting in the way. Comedy For Peace is an accessible and meaningful

STEVE MARSHALL

DOTAN MALACH

TALIA REESE

KHALID RAHMAAN

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