The Jewish Daily Forward
February 20, 2004
By Max Gross
Before agreeing to perform at next Monday’s “Up We Stand” benefit for the Israeli charity Atzum, the chasidic reggae artist Matisyahu hesitated. He usually asks his rabbi for permission before performances.
For those pious people who may be wondering: Is it okay to laugh it up for Israel? Don’t worry about it. It’s for a good cause.
A carnival of comic heavyweights will take to the Knitting Factory’s main stage in downtown Manhattan at “Up We Stand.” Demetri Martin, the wry, shaggy-haired comedian will be performing, as will Lewis Black of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and the soft-spoken Todd Barry, among others. [Read more…]
