Mahatma Moses: The World’s Only Indian Jewish Stand-up Comedian

with Samson Koletkar, aka Mahatma Moses

2:00 pm | Auditorium

Jewish Arts and Bookfest
Sunday, May 3, 2026

at UC Berkeley’s Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley,  CA

Come laugh along with Samson Koletkar, aka Mahatma Moses, ​the world’s only Indian Jewish stand-up comedian! Known for his likeable on-stage presence and sharp observational humor, Samson specializes in long-form storytelling rich with clever callbacks, leaving audiences entertained, engaged, and still laughing well after the final punchline lands. Pull up a seat in our mainstage where Samson will deliver a set of his acclaimed, one-of-a-kind standup comedy!

Ages 12 and up

About Samson Koletkar

Samson Koletkar, aka Mahatma Moses, is a techie-turned-comic, who blends Indian heritage, Jewish roots, and American life into sharp, witty comedy that resonates with audiences across cultures.

Named one of Silicon India’s “10 Indian Comedians Who Found Success in the U.S.,” Samson has performed internationally, with appearances at major festivals including SF Sketchfest, Just for Laughs Vancouver, Twin Cities Jewish Humor Festival, and SF Comedy Day. His work has been featured on NPR, NBC, NDTV, The Times of India, and J. The Jewish News of Northern California. He was a semi-finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and a quarter-finalist in both the San Francisco Comedy Competition and the Great Canadian Laugh Off.