Yohay Sponder, an Israeli bilingual standup comedian turned international sensation, brings his optimistic outlook on life to the stage. With more than 20 years of experience, he has starred in multiple television and radio shows, produces and headlines Funny Monday: Israeli Comedy in English, and performs internationally.

After completing his sold-out world tour of Self Loving Jew, Sponder debuts his new show, Genesis. In the show, Sponder explores new beginnings, rebirth, and the source of happiness. His smart and unapologetic humor gives audiences a unique perspective on life.

He believes laughter can help cure the world’s troubles one laugh at a time. This time, the joke is on him.

Elon Gold is an internationally acclaimed comedian, actor, and writer who has performed to sold-out theaters across the globe. His stand-up special, Elon Gold: Chosen & Taken, premiered on Netflix and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Gold’s comedy clips have earned tens of millions of views online and a large social-media following. He has made ten appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, starred in the FOX sitcom Stacked and the NBC series In-Laws, and appeared in Netflix’s Crashing.

Gold also had a memorable recurring role on season 11 of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. He stars opposite Israeli performer Shuli Rand in The Wedding Entertainer, directed by Israeli filmmaker Gidi Dar.

His podcast, Stars of David with Elon Gold, explores Jewish life in America and features guests including Larry David, Tiffany Haddish, and Yohay Sponder.

Roger Friedman is a dedicated volunteer and donor committed to the Jewish community, the broader Orange County community, and Israel.  Roger is a lifelong volunteer and supporter of Jewish Federation of Orange County.  Roger also served on Federation's Board of Directors and several committees, including Finance, Strategic Planning, Nominations, and Community Planning & Grants from 2017–2024, and he continues to serve on Federation committees.

For more than a decade, Roger volunteered and served on the Board of Directors of We Give Thanks, helping to provide tens of thousands of free Thanksgiving and Veterans Day meals, awarding college scholarships, and engaging thousands of volunteers in giving back to the community.  Roger also currently serves on the Board of Directors of Cory Fights Back, an organization dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting women and families affected by ovarian cancer.

Roger has been an active member of Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot since 2002.  He also has been an integral member of Solomon Society since 2014, regularly participating in its events and volunteer initiatives, and he has traveled on two Solomon Society missions to Israel in 2023 and 2025.

Professionally, Roger is a partner of the law firm Rutan & Tucker, LLP, where he is a member of the firm's Business Litigation Section and Chair of its Corporate Restructuring and Creditors' Rights Group.