Thu, Dec 19
07:00PM ET
Thu, Dec 19
07:00PM ET

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A Very Jewish Christmas: Jewish Sitcom Characters Navigate December - In-person Event and Live on Zoom

Gertrude Berg, the woman widely credited with creating the first sit-com (The Goldbergs) appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1959 to talk about children wanting a Christmas tree for Hanukkah. This navigation of "The December Dilemma" has been a challenge for many American Jewish families, and as such has been plumbed for comedic effect throughout the history of television comedy.

Join YIVO for a very Jewish Christmas celebration featuring a talk by Jennifer Caplan on Jewish television characters managing (or not) to make it through the holidays. A kosher Chinese food dinner will follow the presentation.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

Ticket Info: In Person: $15; YIVO members & students: $10
Zoom Livestream: Free; registration is required.


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