Comedy Showcase: Joel Chasnoff Explains Tefillin to a TSA Agent

Joel Chasnoff redefines the meaning of Jewish comedy. A stand-up comic and best-selling author, Chasnoff is the only comedian who's also a veteran of the Israeli Army. His hilarious take on Jewish life is clean, hip, and wonderfully original; no wonder The Forward calls him the comedic voice of his generation.

A Chicago native, Chasnoff has performed at more than 1,000 fundraisers, universities, and festivals in nine countries. On the road, he was the warm-up act for Jon Stewart and Lewis Black of The Daily Show. He is also a frequent guest on NPR and has appeared on ABC, NBC, and Israeli late-night television. 

In this excerpt from one of his comedy presentations  Joel reflects on his  experience of having to explain to TSA agents why he has long leather straps (tefillin) in his carry-on bag.

Enjoy!