Watch The CJN’s live Purim comedy show with Laura Leibow, Rachel Manson and Natalie Norman

Three of Canada's funniest Jewish female comics dish on what it takes to make it in the industry.
From left: Natalie Norman, Rachel Manson and CJN podcast host Laura Leibow took to the stage of the Miles Nadal JCC on Mar. 9, 2023, for a special Purim comedy show hosted by The CJN.

It’s no joke that female Jewish comics put themselves out there, exposing vulnerabilities and frustrations while pushing boundaries and making us laugh.

To celebrate Purim and International Women’s Day in 2023, The CJN podcast host Laura Leibow sat down with fellow pro comedians Rachel Manson and Natalie Norman at the Miles Nadal JCC in downtown Toronto to chat Judaism, feminism and breaking through the male-dominated stereotypes of stand-up comedy.

This event was co-presented by The CJN and the Miles Nadal JCC. Support The CJN by donating today.

Watch the full show below or on YouTube.

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