Monday, January 17, 2005

400 people enjoyed an exceptional evening of entertainment with Rabbi Bob Alper and Ahmed Ahmed. Comedy's Odd Couple," the duo present an implicit message of friendship and healing at a time of horrific tensions.

Ahmed Ahmed, L.A. Comedy Store regular and a favorite at the DC IMPROV, starred on MTV's Punk'd and is featured in the forthcoming The Onion Movie.

Rabbi Bob Alper is "the world's only practicing clergyman doing stand-up comedy... intentionally." Together they've performed over 50 times, from Los Angeles to London, in what The Boston Globe called "a gesture of peace."

The event, which took place on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, was held to celebrate the diversity espoused by the late spiritual leader. Proceeds went to the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs, an organization dedicated to providing fair and affordable housing.