Natalie Portman is at a low point

Natalie Portman is at a new low point in her life. Nope, not the kissing scandal at the Western Wall. She finally made it to the Dead Sea--1300 feet below sea level.

The improvisation was a new challenge for Harvard-educated Portman, as she also had to draw on her native Hebrew, and Arabic learned during studies in Jerusalem last year.

Improvisation is hard. Take it from the Jew whose RA said he wasn't funny...some non-Jews just don't understand Jewish humor.

Any readers from Beantown?: Comedy Connection presents Jake Johannsen of "The Daily Show" Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25 and 26, 8 and 10:15 p.m. Tickets range $25. 245 Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, Boston.