contradictions

Mark Schiff is a rare bird. He\’s made a living as a stand-up comic for more than 30 years and is much admired in the fraternity of American comedians. For years, he\’s been performing on the road with Jerry Seinfeld (one of his closest friends). Last year, his book, \”I Killed,\” a compilation of stories of the road from the country\’s top comedians, got a glowing review on that most exclusive of book review stages, the Sunday New York Times. But swing by my neighborhood at around midday on any Shabbat, and chances are you\’ll see another Mark Schiff. This is the Orthodox Schiff, who is quietly walking back from synagogue with his wife, Nancy, and one or more of his three sons.