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HAZAK - Oy Vey & Dreidel Delights: A Hanukkah Hour of Laughs and Light with Sharon Doner
Thursday, December 11, 2025 • 21 Kislev 5786
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM12:00 PM BYO Dairy Lunch![]()
12:30–1:30 PM Program
Celebrate Hanukkah with laughter, light, and a little latke-loving joy! Sharon will share a lively mix of Jewish humor — from classic jokes to modern-day shtick — guaranteed to bring on the giggles. We’ll sprinkle in some Hanukkah songs and play a lighthearted game. Come for the comedy and Hanukkah celebration.
We will also be collecting items for Yad Yehudah’s kosher pantry. See list of items below, cash donations are also accepted.
Please Donate: Soups, Soup Croutons, Hot Cocoa, Marshmallows, Tea Bags, Coffee K-Cups, Instant Coffee, Shelf Stable Coffee Creamer, Canned Sweet Potato, Canned Pumpkin, Canned Pineapple, and Cranberry Sauce.
Sharon Doner created and served as the director of the Jewish Information and Referral Service for 20 years. She has two masters degrees, Social Work and
Jewish History. She has founded chapters of various Jewish organizations, Hebrew schools, and synagogues. Sharon is a member of B’nai Israel Congregation and serves as co-chair of HAZAK. Recently she has performed as a stand-up comedienne at the “Give A Hoot” comedy club.
Sharon has two sons who have given her 3 beautiful grandchildren and a Porsche Boxster convertible!
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