Please join us for an evening with Comedian, Educator, and Writer Benji Lovitt, where he takes us on the journey through his new book - "Israel 201: Your Next-Level Guide to the Magic, Mystery, and Chaos of Life in the Holy Land"
How did Jerusalem’s cat problem spur religious debate? Why are Israelis so blunt, even when the truth hurts? From shomer Shabbos car insurance policies and ancient marriage laws to Arab Israeli stand-up comedy, Druze high schools, and LGBTQ activism in the IDF, Israel 201 goes beyond the typical introductory “101” course to show readers the real Israel, behind the headlines. Based on the authors’ own experiences living in Israel for a combined twenty-five years and interviews with Israeli experts like Fauda co-creator Avi Issacharoff, Olympian Yael Arad, and others, Israel 201 is a behind-the-scenes look at the magic, mystery, and, yes, the chaos of one of the most fascinating and least understood countries on earth.
Benji Lovitt
Since immigrating to Israel in 2006, Texas-native Benji Lovitt has delivered stand-up comedy and cultural presentations for audiences around the world. His perspectives on Israeli society and cultural differences have been featured on Israeli television and radio and in media outlets such as USA Today, BBC Radio, Time Magazine, The Atlantic, and The Times of Israel.
This literary event was made possible with the generous support of the Jewish Book Council, Books&Books, and The Betsy Writers Room @thebetsyhotel