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Rabbi & Comedian Barry Schechter & Aaron Friedman from the Bible Players of New York

Posted on December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rabbi & Comedian Barry Schechter & Aaron Friedman from the Bible Players of New York
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Comedy night fundraiser for Veterans Dec. 24

Join Weinstein and Piser Funeral Home for a special comedy night “Is Comedy Dead” featuring Rabbi & Comedian Barry Schechter & Aaron Friedman from the Bible Players of New York

Our 1st Annual Event: Why do Jews eat Chinese food on X-mas? It’s the only restaurant open.

General Admission tickets $18.00;

In advance or $25.00 on show-day

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Advance Ticket Sales Benefit Jewish War Veterans Post 710 Chicago

December 24, 2018. Dinner at 6:00 PM. Show at 7:30 PM.

Make Check Payable:  Jewish War Veterans Post 710

Mail payments to: Jerry Field, 540 West Aldine, Chicago, IL. 60657

Cut off date for discount tickets is December  18, 2017

For information, email Jerry Field at [email protected]

If you can’t join us, buy a ticket or two just to support the JWV Post 710.

All proceeds benefit Post 710 for our community service programs.

Co-sponsors include JROTC, Hillel, Jesse Brown VA, FIFD, Goldie’s.

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