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You are so invited to my Mitzvah show

Austin Tang — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:27:43 +0000

Hot Hanukkah parties, inspiring students, and Pawnukkah.

Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023

Hello! I’m still recovering from our amazing Hot Jewish Hanukkah launch party on Tuesday (more epic photos below!) and another rainy outdoor market today. But a 12-year-old boy came to my table, sang me his Haftarah, and invited me to his Bar Mitzvah, so it was worth it! Today I’m sharing some Hanukkah joy and inspiration and making sure you know you’re so invited to Mitzvah or Shandah Live (dating edition) with MeetJew on Wednesday. Enjoy!

Mitzvah or Shandah x MeetJew 12/13

This month’s Kugels and Komedians show is being taken over by Mitzvah or Shandah. We’ll have bachelors and a bachelorette (Robin Weiss), and I’ll host with hilarious, interactive dating and holiday-themed prompts. The venue has Hanukkah-themed donuts and we’re lighting the menorah! All are welcome (21+).

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For some samples of what the show will be like, check out the Mitzvah or Shandah Instagram. Robin and I got some videos at a Hanukkah party on Saturday night that we’ll share leading up to Weds. (Not sure if that was a mitzvah or shandah, but we had a blast doing it!)

‘Hot Jewish Hanukkah’ party recap

With David Behar

The book Q&A

Sephardic Soul + pals

Our “Hot Jewish Hanukkah” launch party in NYC on Tuesday was a success! We served cocktails inspired by the “Latke Sutra” in the book (the ‘Sufganiyot Squirt’ was a hit), danced with DJ Lady Blaga, and met so many people including influencers and cast members from the book. It was a lot of work, but so worth it, and Michael and I both enjoyed every minute celebrating and talking about our huge project with such a kind and supportive group of people. Shoutout to everyone who helped make it happen (our friends, family, volunteer Briyah Paley, moderator Lily Lester, and photographer Evan Gurman). And you can get the book from me here or on Amazon (5 star reviews!) as a paperback or ebook.

Julia Gergely (cast) & Morgan Raum

Neurotic Jewish Gay and P.ayos

Enjoying our Q&A session with Lily Lester

Dancing with Lady Blaga

Two Kosh Girls and guests

With my very helpful dad!

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Watch our interview about the book

Sharing ‘Hot Jewish Hanukkah’ at Hillel

This week, Michael invited me to join him in sharing our book with his peers at The New School Hillel. It tells the story of Hanukkah on a college campus, a decision we made before 10/7 that ended up being even more meaningful. In our version, students at Hillel face antisemitism by a new Greek president. They come together and decide to for their culture and be accepted on campus. The students at this NYC Hillel and students all over the country are fighting this battle (again) today and coming together, when they could easily hide their Jewish identity. I was so inspired by this group’s resiliency, unity, and Jewish pride. Below is an image from our book of Hillel coming together to fight back, and seeing art come to life in that room gave me the chills.

Hanukkah joy from coast to coast

The director of Hillel New School reminded us that we are the light this Hanukkah. His words resonated with me as I saw my Pawnukkah drawing at a Value Culture party in SF, my sisters host Hanukkah parties in their homes (shoutout to George who made handmade dreidel piñata in Montreal), and when I ventured into the rain at the Grand Bazaar today because I knew it was important to represent.

Thanks for reading! If you already got a copy of “Hot Jewish Hanukkah,” I’m selling in person two more times in NYC — at our show on Wednesday and at the JCC 20s/30s Hanukkah party on Thursday. And, a reminder that our second Israeli Dinner Series in NYC will be at Tsion Cafe on 12/20, register here. See you soon! Have a great week. Happy Hanukkah! Danielle

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Fifth Annual Whole Foods Market New Taste of the Upper West Side

editor — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:30:16 +0000

Back and Better Than Ever with a Fresh Line-Up

Wednesday May 16^th Friday, May 18^th, and Saturday, May 19^th

New York’s Legendary Gael Greene to be Honored at

Best of the West

Comfort Classics, Hosted by Travel Channel’s Dynamic Duo

Adam Richman & Andrew Zimmern

New York, NY (February 2012) – Barbara Adler, Executive Director of the Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) and New Taste Event Chair Don Evans announce the return of the fifth annual Whole Foods Market New Taste of the Upper West Side. This year’s line-up features exciting additions to the celebration as well as returning crowd pleasers. Whole Foods Market New Taste of the Upper West Side will include favorite chefs and culinary celebrities, beginning May 16^th through May 19^th, benefitting the Columbus Avenue BID’s streetscape beautification projects, as well as supporting the Greenhouse Classroom and Citymeals-on-Wheels.

“For the past five years we’ve been celebrating the incredible community and bountiful culinary culture on the

Upper West Side. We are pleased again to be able to give back to our neighborhood, extending our reach on a more personal level made possible by the continued success and relationships of the New Taste events” says

Don Evans, Event Chair and BID board member.

For three nights, the Whole Foods Market New Taste of the Upper West Side will showcase top chefs and restaurants for a spectacular line-up of festivities. Kicking things off on Wednesday, May 16^th, is the new and elegant, Vegetables at Dovetail: An inspired five-course vegetarian tasting dinner by an all-star group of chefs, led by John Fraser, Dovetail; Missy Robbins, A Voce: Ed Brown, Ed’s Chowder House; Harold Dieterle, Perilla and Christina Tosi, Momofuku Milk Bar. All net proceeds from this event will benefit the Greenhouse Classroom, a project at the I.S. 44 School, where the New Taste of the Upper West Side is held. The Greenhouse Classroom will educate students about science, while growing organic hydroponic vegetables. Chef John Fraser and Dovetail have a relationship with the project, helping maintain the greenhouse and using its produce at the restaurant.

The festivities continue on Friday May 18^th, with the return of everyone’s favorite, Comfort Classics. Co-hosted once again by Travel Channel’s unforgettably wild Adam Richman and joined by his fellow Travel Channel extreme foodie and new co-host, Andrew Zimmern. This high-energy fête will feature amazing and original bites inspired by classic dishes from 35 chefs including Ditch Plains’ Marc Murphy, Sarabeth’s Sarabeth Levine, Café du Soleil’s Matthew Tivy, 5 Napkin Burger’s Andy D’Amico and Indie Food & Wine’s Shaunna Sargent, plus many more. Wine and spirits will be provided by Southern Wine & Spirits.

Saturday night, May 19^th will wrap up the weekend with the Best of the West and the VIP Reception presented by First Republic Bank, honoring New York’s legendary food critic, humanitarian and culinary pioneer Gael Greene. The star-studded evening will feature such world renowned chefs as Daniel Boulud, Michael Lomonaco, Jacques Torres, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, alongside 40 more celebrated talents from the

Upper West Side, creating signature dishes and spectacular bites. Adding even more excitement to the “high-spirited” night will be The Modern Mixologist, Tony Abou-Ganim, serving up his signature cocktails. Net proceeds for the event will benefit the Columbus Avenue BID’s Streetscape Beautification Project, a greening project expected to begin Phase One between West 76^th and West 77^th this summer; Citymeals-on-Wheels founded by Gael Greene, an organization that provides New York’s elderly with nutritious meals and human companionship, and the I.S.44 Greenhouse Classroom project.

The extended weekend celebrates the wonderful chefs who have made the Upper West Side their home, bringing with them a great diversity of flavors. Event sponsors include Whole Foods Market, New York Post, Southern Wine and Spirits, Columbus Square, First Republic Bank, Manhattan Beer (Captain Lawrence, Blue Moon, Palm), Rosa Mexicano, Savored, Palm Bay, 67 Wine, MVP, Brusco Group, Cascal, Connoisseur, In + Where Magazine New York, Manhattan Magazine, The West Side Spirit, Argo, Best Cheese, DNAinfo.com, Glenwood, The Culture Center and the Long Island Wine Council.

The exciting event roster will include:

Vegetables at Dovetail:

Wednesday, May 16^th 2012

6:30 Cocktails; 7pm Dinner $195 per person

Dovetail Restaurant, 103 W 77^th Street just west of Columbus Ave

Chefs John Fraser, Missy Robbins, Bill Telepan, Ed Brown, and Christina Tosi create a five-course fine dining all-vegetarian dinner in continuation of John Fraser’s “Meatless Mondays” at Dovetail. Net proceeds will help support the Greenhouse Classroom project at the I.S. 44 School.

Comfort Classics:

Friday, May 18^th, 2012

7:00pm-10:00pm $95 per person

Under the Grand Tent on Columbus Avenue between W 76^th and W 77^th Street. Hosted by Travel Channel’s duo Adam Richman and Andrew Zimmern, this high-energy evening will feature over 35 chefs showcasing unique bites inspired by old favorites with cocktails, wine and spirits by Southern Food and Wine.

Best of the West:

Saturday, May 19^th, 2012

VIP, $200 per person beginning at 6:00pm

General Admission $125 per person from 7:00pm-9:30pm

Under the Grand Tent on Columbus Avenue between W 76^th and W 77^th Street.Celebrating the Upper West

Side’s most extraordinary chefs and restaurants, while honoring gourmet great Gael Greene -the Best of the West is a culinary lover’s dream. With more than 40 of New York’s most popular chefs, wine and spirits, and live music; this is an event not to miss. A portion of the proceeds benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels. Be sure to order VIP tickets if you’d like to mingle with some of the culinary stars.

Tickets for the Fifth Annual 2012 Whole Foods Market’s New Taste of the Upper West Side go on sale February 20^th. Please visit www.newtasteuws.com. For more information, call 212-721-5048.

About the Columbus Avenue BID: The Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, representing merchants and property owners along Columbus Avenue from West 67^th Street to West 82^nd Street. Formed in 1999 in a landmark district, its membership includes a diverse range of retailers, restaurateurs and commercial and mixed-use property owners, comprising all of the commercial establishments. In addition, the Columbus Avenue BID’s district includes the American Museum of Natural

History, Theodore Roosevelt Park, The New-York Historical Society and the Rose Center for Earth and Space.

Press Contacts:

Robin Insley Associates

212-849-8256

robin@robininsleyassociates.com

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Good News Halloween Pumpkin Party

editor — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Where: Frying Pan and the entire Pier at 26th Street on the Hudson, NYC, phone #: (718)522-1202

Children & Adults Wanted: For Super Duper FREE Pumpkin Party With Pete Seeger & Friends. Come Halloween Day To The Wonderful Pier On 26th St. NYC. At Night A Free Spooky Fun Fest

New York, NY: On Halloween October 31st there will be two parties, one for children (costumes optional, first 100 get Hugg-A-Planet) from 12 noon-5PM headlined by Pete Seeger & Friends, at night 9PM, in costume, a spooky dance party fun fest.

Pete Seeger & Friends – The folk music icon, founded the environmental organization the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. The Clearwater is an enjoyable and educational sailboat, reaching out to and used by school children state-wide. The event will benefit the NY Friends of the Clearwater. http://www.nycfriendsofclearwater.org/halloweenpumpkinparty.htm

www.goodnewsbroadcast.com is a media corporation whose mission is to find, receive and create life affirming, thought provoking good news, entertainment and events. GNB has over 5,000 Good News Original Shows. This event will also benefit their not for profit 501 C 3 dedicated to helping young and old to understand the media, as well as internship and humanitarian programs.

Appearing will be Victorio Roland Mousaa Ray Korona Joel Landy Cy Adler, Caitlin O’Heaney Chris Lang Emma Graves Harvey Newman Jenny Hurwitz Dan Einbender Pat Lamanna Steve Suffet Anne Price, Anna Rose, C . Eule Dancers perform “The Faucets are Dripping”, Mary Poppiins & her “Spoons”, Gloria Waslyn & her “Parrots For Peace”, Jacob Bernz Sarah Armour and Paul Sladkus of Good News will host.

The day and evening event will become an annual event, so dont miss it. Super Barbecued Food and Refreshments will be available

The entire program will broadcast on www.goodnewsbroadcast.com at all later date.

Donations in honor of this Good News Broadcast event have been made to: Children Affected by AIDS Foundation by Toys R Us for $25,000.

Thanks to Auster Events (Event Marketing) and World Water Rescue Foundation.

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