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Rochester's Venue for Jewish Humor and Artistic Entertainment Bringing a unique experience of culture and joy to the community by focusing on Jewish artistic expression and development.
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Thursday, August 15 – 6:30pm
Tu BAv Variety Showcase of Ahava Comedy, Storytelling, Poetry in a preTu BAv Showcase of Love MC David Kilimnick hosts a vibrant showcase of Jewish entertainers and aspiring artists that brings together comedians, poets, musicians, magicians and storytellers to entertain and enlighten audiences. Featuring: Mordechai Stein from the Kibbitzer Magazine’s ‘Shivim Punim LaTorah’, Jaclyn Richard on the jokes, Deborah Kornfeld storytelling, Shlomo Birkan magic from Buffalo, Nathan Hirschberg the resident musician Performers may be added... As the Jewish Entertainment Lab the evening also allows for open mic spots. For a spot in the open mic, contact [email protected].
Sunday, September 29 – 7:15pm
Storytellers of Rochester: Holidays in the Hometown Stories of shul, family and meals of the High Holidays. In the tradition of the Maggids, we will share very little Torah. MC David Kilimnick hosts a showcase of Jewish artists that bring inspirational stories of the soul to entertain, enlighten, and share laughter. Featuring: Ray Cherney, June Slavny, Barb Sobel, Walter Uhrman, Miriam Weidenfeld and Sheila Gissin Weinbach. With extra Jewish Jokaoke fun to not be missed. Storytellers may be added... As the Jewish Entertainment Lab the evening also allows for open mic spots. For a spot in the open mic, contact [email protected]. |
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Sunday, October 20 - Chol Hamoed - @ 7pm
Sukkot Comedy Music Show David Kilimnick’s One-man Reunion Tour David performs his Original Songs of Israel Love and Peace Backup lead singer of the The Jewish Wedding Band and Dial716 goes solo as he shares his original songs and poetry of the soul and funny. From “Marizpan Rugulach” and “למה את לא רוצה להיות איתי” to “Smack Your Little Kid”, you don’t want to miss the catchy songs of Jewish love and education. In the evening of laughs and song, David also brings the crowd into the show for harmony and hopefully a decent musician. An audience member profoundly reminisced, “There is nothing like a David Kilimnick One-man Band medley with his solos.” An Israeli audience member fondly recalls, “His covers sound nothing like the originals.” Don't miss the laughs. |
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Sundays- November 3, 10, 17, 24 - @ 5:30pm
Humor Intensive: Stand-up Comedy 101 Course (all ages welcome) Comedy & Humor Perspective Workshop Learn the craft and art of seeing funny with David Kilimnick (international comedy coach, comedian, social worker and rabbi). A month to learn, a lifetime to master... Therapy at its best, see life through a comedic lens and laugh at it. Workshop takes you through the fundamentals of joke writing, joke structure, routine development, stage persona, understanding your character and more... Culminating in a student showcase. Skills help you view the world through the lens of humor, make your speeches and presentations more bearable, self-confidence and discovery of self, comfort on the stage, comedy writing, sharing laughter, entertaining at the table or at least not having people suffer through your sharing of jokes you heard. |
A JHF initiative, in honor of Rebbetzin Kilimnick A"H and the holy laughs she shared, Rochester's Jewish Entertainment venue brings a unique experience of Jewish culture and joy to the community by focusing on Jewish artistic expression and development. The stage is dedicated in honor of the great entertainer Rabbi Shaya Kilimnick ZT"L, who supported Jewish artistic expression and laughs.
Executive Producer of Joy: Barbara Sobel
Director of House: Anne Cherney
Director of Chayder: Ray Cherney
Host Comedian and Rabbi: David Kilimnick
Executive Producer of Joy: Barbara Sobel
Director of House: Anne Cherney
Director of Chayder: Ray Cherney
Host Comedian and Rabbi: David Kilimnick