Chuckles, Laughs, Guffaws: Autocrats’ Biggest Fears
Saturday, November 9, 2019 • 11 Cheshvan 5780
4:00 PM - 6:00 PMJoin congregant and author David Perlstein to discover the role satire plays in unmasking tyranny, and why autocrats fear and attack laughter. David will offer a brief look at satire in the Hebrew Bible then read from two of his novels followed by a short story examining what America might look like if our government banned comedy.
David Perlstein is a novelist and writer of non-fiction based in San Francisco. This event will take place at a private residence. Registration required; address will be provided upon registration.
Please contact Tracy Zill at trzill@gmail.com for registration and directions.
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