Award-winning comedian to headline comedy night in Caldwell

JUDY GOLD — an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and self-described “Big Mouth” — will present a laughter-filled evening at the third annual CAI Comedy Night on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Congregation Agudath Israel in Caldwell.

Wine and latkes will be served starting at 7:30; the show will begin at 8, followed by a dessert reception at 9.

Gold has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central, and LOGO and has acted in and made appearances on numerous TV shows, including “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “I’m Dying Up Here,” and “Friends From College.”

She wrote and starred in two critically acclaimed Off-Broadway productions: “The Judy Show: My Life as a Sitcom” and “25 Questions for a Jewish Mother.” Gold won two Emmy awards for writing and producing “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” and hosted HBO’s “At the Multiplex with Judy Gold.” She is also the host of the hit podcast “Kill Me Now.”

The Agudath Israel show is in memory of Abe Akselrad, who was a longtime leader and supporter of Agudath Israel and other philanthropic efforts.

Tickets cost $30; register at agudath.org/events or call the synagogue at
973-226-3600.