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Joel Chasnoff

Joel Chasnoff
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Joel Chasnoff

Joel Chasnoff is a stand-up comedian and writer with stage and screen credits in eight countries. His writing has been featured in The Idiot’s Guide to Jokes and The Big Book of Jewish Humor: 25th Anniversary Edition. On tour, he was the warm-up act for Jon Stewart and Lewis Black of The Daily Show. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Chasnoff moved to Israel and volunteered for a combat unit of the Israeli Army. As a member of the 188th Armored Brigade, Chasnoff was voted Outstanding Soldier of the Company and deployed to Lebanon for a tour of duty against Hezbollah. The 188th Crybaby Brigade is Chasnoff’s humorous memoir about his year... Read full bio

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The 188th Crybaby Brigade will be released on February 09, 2010 in Hardcover, eBook
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Book inspired freshman to write poetry
News Sentinel, February 16, 2013
...and my fifth-grade teacher, who had me write every day. ?Right now, I'm in the middle of Joel Chasnoff's book, 'The 188th Crybaby Brigade.' An American citizen decides to enlist in the Israeli army and, when he gets there, he realizes it's different from...
Jewish Council of Lake Norman hosts a night of comedy
Huntersville Herald, January 9, 2013
...Jewish Council of Lake Norman is hosting a night of comedy with Joel Chasnoff at 7 p.m. Jan 13 at the Davidson College Alvarez Student Union room 900. Tickets are $10 per person and cash, check or credit cards are accepted at...
Learn with Limmud Feb. 16-17
Chicago Jewish Community Online, December 28, 2012
...Saturday night for the first time, with laughter, beats, and dancing at the UIC Student Center East. Comedian Joel Chasnoff premieres his new piece "G.I. Joel: A 24-year-old Stand-up Comic from Chicago Gets Drafted into the Israeli Army." You can also...
Christmas Eve in Chinatown - a Jewish feast
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 21, 2012
...Marcus - a funny bunny who recently debuted on "The Late Show with David Letterman" plus standup comic/author Joel Chasnoff, whose material (and book The 188th Crybaby Brigade) recounts his tour of duty in the Israeli army. Enjoy! Ocean Harbor...
6 Local Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah
Three Village Patch, December 7, 2012
...12, Chabad at Stony Brook will host a Hanukkah event for adults – a comedy night featuring comedian Joel Chasnoff – at the Holiday Inn Express at Stony Brook at 7:30 p.m. 6. On Dec. 14, Temple Isaiah will hold a family Hanukkah service at 7:30...
JFNA's TribeFest Event To Skip 2013
Jewish Week, December 4, 2012
...Saturday Night Live player Rachel Dratch, TV star Mayim Bialik, poet and performance artist Vanessa Hidary and comedian Joel Chasnoff...
Holiday alternatives to Christmas celebrations
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 30, 2012
...Chinese food and a movie on Christmas Eve. It features stand-up comedy by Ross Bennet, Lenny Marcus, and Joel Chasnoff, during a four-course banquet at Chinatown's Ocean Harbor. Ocean Harbor Restaurant, 1023 Race St., 6 p.m. Dec. 24, $69-$80,...