For This They Went to Seminary? Stand –Up Comedy Starring Rabbi Bob Alper and Rev. Susan Sparks

For This They Went to Seminary?  Stand –Up Comedy Starring Rabbi Bob Alper and Rev. Susan Sparks.

The New York Times declared that they “had the audience convulsing.”  That’s just what to be expect when comedians Rabbi Bob Alper and Rev. Susan Sparks take the stage at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, Springfield, on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 8pm.

There’s a reason why Sirius/XM satellite radio plays Rabbi Bob Alper’s comedy bits several times daily, often sandwiched between Bob Newhart and Bill Cosby.  Bob’s unique background…he’s an ordained rabbi who served congregations for fourteen years and holds a doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary…prepared him well for a twenty-three year comedy career with wonderfully unique material presented in a way that’s hilarious, sophisticated, and 100% clean.

A trial lawyer, turned standup comedian and Baptist minister, Rev. Susan Sparks is the Senior Pastor of the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City.  She's been featured in O (The Oprah) Magazine, the NY Times, on ABC, CBS and CNN and in numerous comedy clubs, including Caroline's in New York City.

Together, Bob and Susan perform at colleges, churches, synagogues, and theatres in a show that The Detroit Free Press calls “one of the most unusual and uplifting cross-cultural experiences you’ll have this year.”

Showtime is 8:00 pm, Sunday, February 19, 2012.  Open to the entire community.  Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael is located at 60 Temple Drive, Springfield.  Tickets are $36 in advance; $40 at the door.  A Dessert reception with the comedians follows.  For more information, call 973-376-0539.  Adults and children 11 and over are welcome.