PBS News Hour

A Jewish comedian on respecting others' religious beliefs

Comedian Ashley Blaker is an Orthodox Jew. Despite our politically correct modern society, he’s accustomed to strangers judging him by his appearance, making assumptions about his views on Israel and the size of his family. Blaker offers his humble opinion on why religious beliefs shouldn't be fair game for derision.

A Jewish comedian on respecting others' religious beliefs

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