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"Putting the Ha! in Rosh Hashanah" Contest!

Admittedly, the High Holidays aren’t exactly the funniest days of the Jewish calendar.   In fact, between the introspective soul searching, and the seeking of forgiveness, there’s never been a whole lot to laugh about during the High Holidays even if you were actually high. (Though we certainly don’t advocate that sort of thing)

That is, until now.

In this  unfunny desert between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur comes an oasis of comedy in the form of Good for the Jews.   Combining the wit of Jon Stewart, the power-pop sensibilities of Fountains of Wayne, and the modesty of Sarah Silverman, Good for the Jews’ Rob Tannenbaum and David Fagin have been described as both “hilarious” (by the Village Voice) and “hilariously boorish” (by The Jewish Standard.)  Clearly, the band knew what they were doing when they chose their name.

Don’t believe us?  Check it out for yourself; they’re playing a show in NYC at the City Winery on Thursday, Sept. 24th, where they’ll share the stage with comedy big-wigs like Jessi Klein (VH1, CNN),  Shayna Ferm (Upright Citizens Brigade), and Dan Naturman (Comedy Central)

And Alef is giving away free tickets!

If you’re in NYC and would like two free tickets to see Good For The Jews for a night of hilarity sure to lighten your mood during the High Holidays,  email Alef@birthrightisraelnext.org with your response to the following question:

What would you name your tongue-in-cheek Jewish rock band?

Alef’s team of judges will pick our favorite answer (contest rules apply), and notify the winner by noon EST on Thursday, Sept 24th.  That gives the author of the winning caption plenty of time to chose a +1 and head on down to the show that evening.

See you there!

-Alef

Tags: Contest, Good For The Jews, High Holidays

Posted by Rafi, Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009, 11:03 am, Uncategorized.