By Mabel Pais

Get ready to laugh and be entertained by a new comedy show on June 15 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

HASAN MINHAJ, brings his latest comedy tour to The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Victoria theater stage on June 15 at 7 PM. His show ‘Off With His Head!’, promises to be fearless, irreverent and thought-provoking. He fearlessly tackles controversial topics such as politics, immigration and parenting with his signature wit. Hasan Minhaj is a well-known comedian, writer and television host.

This new comedy tour ‘Off With His Head’ sees him return to his storytelling roots, four years after the global success of his one-hour Netflix comedy special ‘Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King’. This special was critically acclaimed and won him a 2018 Peabody award for “Outstanding Motion Design” and recognized the show as a 2020 Television Academy Honor.

He is best known for his Netflix series ‘Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj,’ which won him an Emmy, a Peabody award and two Webby awards. In 2019, he was listed in Time’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Hasan Minhaj is a first-generation American born of Indian parents, and his unique voice as a comedian has earned him many accolades. He was the featured speaker at the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. His first stand-up comedy special, ‘Homecoming King’, released on Netflix in May 2017, received positive reviews from critics and won him his first Peabody Award in 2018.

Minhaj was previously a correspondent on ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart’ which he joined in 2014. After Trevor Noah took over as host the following year, he continued in that role on ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah’ until 2018. He released his second Netflix special, ‘Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester’, in 2022, and appeared in season two of the Apple TV+ drama series ‘The Morning Show’ in a recurring role.

His comedy specials, ‘Homecoming King’ and his 2018 ‘The King’s Jester’ are currently available on Netflix.

TICKETS

Tickets to see Hasan Minhaj can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org or  the Box Office or calling 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

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NYSJFF 2024 SHEPHERDS MESSAGE OF TOLERANCE AND DIVERSITY

By Mabel Pais

The 26th annual New York Sephardic Jewish Film Festival (NYSJFF) opens its doors to patrons for a week-long cinematic journey, June 2-9, 2024. Watch the untold stories of tolerance and diversity within the vibrant Sephardic mosaic. The Festival takes place, primarily, at the American Sephardi Federation – Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Sunday, 2 June @ASF – Center for Jewish History

6:00PM: Red Carpet VIP Meet and Greet with Alexandre Arcady, Stella Levi, Enrico Macias, & John Turturro

*Available for VIP Passholders only

7:00PM: Opening Night Pomegranate Awards Ceremony featuring a special performance by Enrico Macias and light reception

Monday, 3 June @ASF – Center for Jewish History

3:00PM: Special Screening of THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS

Followed by a Q&A with David Forgacs (NYU)

6:00PM: WEDDING BLUES Followed by a Q&A with Enrico Macias North American Premiere

8:00PM: Red Carpet VIP Meet & Greet with Alexandre Arcady

*Available for VIP Passholders only

8:30PM: THE BLOND BOY FROM THE CASBAH Followed by a Q&A with Alexandre Arcady North American Premiere

Tuesday, 4 June @ASF – Center for Jewish History

6:00PM: SPINOZA: SIX REASONS FOR THE EXCOMMUNICATION OF THE PHILOSOPHER Followed by Panel Discussion

8:00PM: THE SECRET SABBATH NY Premiere

Wednesday, 5 June @ASF – Center for Jewish History

2:00PM: Shorts Program: THE GIRL FROM SALONIKA, NY Premiere WOMEN OF VIRTUE, NY Premiere MAHJONG & MAHASHAS, International Premiere Q&A with Director Carolyn Saul

6:00PM: MARIAGE MIXTE Followed by a Q&A with Alexandre Arcady

8:30PM: LE GRAND PARDON Followed by a Q&A with Alexandre Arcady

Thursday, 6 June @ASF – Center for Jewish History

3:30PM: NATHAN-ISM Followed by a Q&A with Director Elan Golod

6:00PM: THE HOLY CLOSET NY Premiere Followed by a live performance by Chanan Ben Simon

8:15PM: KING OF THE SEPHARDIM Followed by a Q&A with Director Ofer Pinchasov International Premiere

Friday, 7 June @ASF – Center for Jewish History

12:00PM: LOOKING FOR CHLOÉ Followed by a Q&A with Dr. Philippe Aghion, Gaby’s son

1:30PM: Stella Levi: Songs & Stories Conversation with Stella Levi and Natalia Indrimi

8:00PM: ASF Young Professionals SOULFUL SHABBAT DINNER

Saturday, 8 June @TriBeCa Synagogue

49 White Street, New York, NY 10013

9:20PM: Israeli-Sephardi Community Habdalah with Reymonde Amsellem

9:30PM: Pomegranate Award Ceremony, followed by the screening of SEVEN BLESSINGS, and Q&A with Reymonde Amsellem

Sunday, 9 June @ASF – Center for Jewish History

12:00PM: RADIO PROPAGANDA Followed by a Q&A with Director Ofer Pinchasov. NY Premiere.

2:30PM: A Tribute to Sami Michael A”H Free Event,

RSVP Required

4:30PM: 20th Anniversary Screening of SECRET PASSAGE

6:00PM: Red Carpet VIP Meet & Greet with John Turturro *Available for VIP Passholders only

7:00PM: 10th Anniversary Screening of FADING GIGOLO

Followed by a Q&A with John Turturro 

Closing Night light reception

The American Sephardic Federation & The American Sephardic Jewish Film Festival

Learn more at americansephardi.org and the American Sephardic Jewish Film Festival at americansephardi.org/event/save-the-date-new-york-sephardic-jewish-film-festival

(Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Social Issues, Cuisine, Spirituality, Health & Wellness, Business, and Education)