Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David hosts Comedy Night

Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David in Rockville Centre celebrated the conclusion of Shabbat Across America weekend with an uproarious comedy night event on Saturday, March 2.

The congregation welcomed members and guests alike to enjoy an evening of laughter and joy with the humor and entertainment of comedians Dave Goldstein and Aaron Kominos-Smith, as they took center stage.

Hundreds of synagogues across the country took part in the 2024 Shabbat Across America, a historic national event celebrating what unifies all members of the Jewish faith — Shabbat.

The event began on Friday, March 1 with Shabbat evening services at 6:30 p.m., followed by a traditional Shabbat dinner catered by Ben’s Delicatessen, which included soup, challah, chicken and stuffed cabbage. After a delicious meal, everyone left feeling full and went home to rest for Saturday morning services which began at 9 a.m.

The festivities continued into the evening as members of the congregation gathered to enjoy an evening of laughter and joy with the humor and entertainment of comedians Dave Goldstein and Aaron Kominos Smith, as they took center stage for a special performance.

Goldstein kicked off the night with a flurry of jokes and anecdotes that resonated with the crowd. His stand-up comedy act combines a blend of original writing and inspired live riffs, some of which have also been heard on Sirius/XM radio.

Kominos-Smith really captivated the audience with his charm and infectious energy. During his performance, he regaled the crowd with hilarious tales of his own life experiences.

Interestingly, he began performing comedy while studying to be a professional architect, eventually making the switch to comedy. Over the years, he has built up quite an extensive repertoire, having previously made appearances on Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer, Live at Gotham on Oculus NextVR Network, MTV and American Movie Classic.

Laughter could be heard at every corner of the room throughout the night, as the two comedians delighted audience members with their hilarious insights and sharp delivery.

Comedy night had proved to be a highlight of Shabbat Across America weekend. Not only did the performance provide a welcome respite from the stresses of daily life, but it strengthened the bonds within the local Jewish community and left a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of attending.

To learn more about Shabbat Across America weekend, visit the National Jewish Outreach Program at NJOP.org/Shabbat.