Thursday, August 6, 2026
Dinner: Cocktail Reception at 5:00 PM • Dinner at 5:30 PM
Show: Doors Open at 6:30 PM • Performance Begins at 7:00 PM
Join the Maine Jewish Museum for an unforgettable evening of comedy, music, vaudeville, circus arts, and community as we celebrate the power of laughter to connect, heal, and bring people together across backgrounds and generations.
While humor has long played an integral role in Jewish resilience and survival, this evening is for everyone. In a world that can feel increasingly heavy and divided, we could all use a reason to gather, laugh together, eat well, and remember our shared humanity.
Whether you want to make a full night of it with cocktails, dinner, and the performance — or simply come for the show and the desserts — there is a ticket option designed to welcome everyone to the festivities.
The evening will feature acclaimed comedian Cory Kahaney, a grand finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing whose credits include The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, HBO, Comedy Central, and The View. Known for her razor-sharp wit and deeply relatable storytelling, Kahaney has become a beloved voice in American comedy.
Guests will also enjoy the wildly entertaining Rubin Brothers, a modern-day vaudeville act blending music, circus arts, juggling, unicycling, physical comedy, and classic Catskills-style humor into a joyful, high-energy performance experience unlike anything else. The Rubin Brothers will mingle with guests during the pre-show dinner reception, bringing their signature charm and comedic antics offstage as well as on.
Hospitality has always been central to the Maine Jewish Museum experience, and the evening’s cocktail reception, dinner, and dessert display will be prepared by MJM Executive Director Dawn LaRochelle, a former award-winning restaurateur and caterer with a devoted local foodie following.
The program will feature a spirited paddle raise and online auction supporting the Maine Jewish Museum’s exhibitions, educational programming, and community initiatives, helping ensure that the stories, traditions, and diverse voices that shape Jewish life in Maine continue to be preserved and shared with audiences of all backgrounds.
Interested in helping make this evening possible? Explore sponsorship opportunities or join the Host Committee.
Toby and Tim Adelman
Wendy and Peter Bennett
Rabbi Gary Berenson and Sindee Gozansky
David Small and Betty Bricker-Small
Katie and Phil Getchell
Steve Brinn and Jody Satalaoff
Janis and David Cohen
Susan and Bryan Dench
Riva Krut and Harris Gleckman
Bob and Robie Hirshon
Jamie Isaacson and Kris Isaacson Lape
Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine
Jessica and Tom Lantos
Nicole Jacobson and Jerry Lerman
George Marcus and Nancy Savage Marcus
Dawn LaRochelle and Nick Nanton
Melissa Montefel
Barbara and Michael Peisner
Marcel Polak and Emily Ecker
Bonnie and Matthew Siegel
Bobbie Silber Lamont
Janet Raffel and Rabbi David Sandmel
David Soley
Amy and Marshall Tinkle
Nancy Ziegler and Kermit Lipez
Ticket Options
Dinner + Show Experience — $150
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Show + Dessert Experience — $80
Guests will enjoy:
Host Committee — $360
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