Tablet’s NYC Hanukkah Pop-Up

Tablet is hosting a Hanukkah pop-up experience that’s one part bar, one part appetizing shop, and one part study hall, combining Jewish spirit and spirits to warm up your winter.

Upon entering the West Side Comedy Club on Sunday, Dec 18 and Monday, Dec. 19, you’ll receive a complimentary shot of vodka and a taste of smoked fish from Sherry Herring. Each evening will start with a Hanukkiah lighting and some schmoozing, and then you’ll be treated to a few brief and thunderous talks from some of the most innovative thinkers, doers, and dreamers in Jewish life today. We’ll be featuring the sort of conversations you wish you heard at your local bar, or your local synagogue, or wherever it is you go for inspiration. Admission is free, registration required, enlightenment guaranteed.

Night 1: Sunday, Dec. 18, 6 to 9 p.m.

Liel Leibovitz on the real meaning of Hanukkah; Mark Gerson on victimhood, dignity, and honor; Stephanie Butnick on finding your voice.

Register here.

Night 2: Monday, Dec. 19, 6 to 9 p.m.

Rabbi Ari Lamm on the spiritual lessons of primetime TV; Rabbi Diana Fersko on how to talk about antisemitism; author Ruby Namdar on drunkenness in the Talmud

Register here.

Additional food and beverages for purchase. Enter the West Side Comedy Club through Playa Betty’s at 201 W 75th St.