When: Nov. 12-23

Where: Various venues

Tickets and info: 604-257-5145 | chutzpahfestival.com

Erik Angel’s Comedy for Peace promises “no politics, just laughs.” That’s something that sounds like a challenge, if not a dare, in the current everything-is-political climate.

“We are a non-political project,” insisted Angel. An Israeli-born, New York-based comedian, Angel — born Dotan Malach — has performed with acts like Maz Jobrani.

“We’re not accepting haters from either side of the conflict. We’re looking for people that believe in humanity and in bringing people together — people who have hope for a better future for everyone.”

Angel has taken the standup showcase to universities and interfaith organizations, to venues and clubs and Jewish community centres. On Nov. 22, he brings C

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