Need a break from "retail therapy" this crazy time of year? How about some "laughter therapy" instead, and in the process help a synagogue with its operations? Thursday night, December 16th, starting at 7pm, is "Comedy Night at the Center." This entertaining evening promises to whisk you and your friends away from December stress! And it benefits Mosaic Law Congregation, the only Conservative synagogue in the Sacramento valley. The evening features headliner Will Durst, “Quite possibly the best political satirist working in the country today.” (The New York Times) Durst is a 5-time Emmy nominee and recipient of 7 consecutive nominations for the American Comedy Awards Stand Up of the Year.

Back by popular demand! All the way from Haifa, Israel, world-renowned performer LIOR SUCHARD. Lior Suchard was born and grew up in Haifa, Israel. At the age of six he began to reveal unexplained phenomena, like moving teaspoons and other lightweight objects without touching them, the ability to stop watches, and reading thoughts of his family members and friends. He developed a distinct sensitive and special intuition. At 14 years old, Lior began making use of his special talents for entertainment purposes and realized his second love: the stage. At age 18 Lior enlisted in the Israeli army as a combat soldier and during his three years of service contributed his capabilities to the army