Hot Hanukkah parties, inspiring students, and Pawnukkah.
Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023
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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+). |
Meet the contestants
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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!
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.
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