He Was Set to Play Santa. His Views on the Middle East Got in the Way. Ken Dorph had grown out his white beard, but a tense discussion of the Israel-Hamas war at a local synagogue led to complaints that cost him the gig. link should work: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/15/...e_code=1.GE0.GHL8.2EiWzbmCDXPl&smid=url-share
“I'm sorry, but this sounds like a wild "Curb Your Enthusiasm" story pitch: an Atheist who plays Santa, was at a Synagogue and got cancelled by Jews for questioning what is happening between them and Muslims - Three groups who all should have little or nothing to say about Santa Claus or Christmas.”
