so I’m sure you have heard of the Chabad Telethon, yea? It’s huge and even Bob Dylan has performed on it. (check past posts). Well, now they are having a contest for the next Telethon, which will air on Chanuka. here’s the info – “Chabad’s Got Talent! Is holding auditions for the 1st Annual nationwide search for the next performing stars. The finalists will have the opportunity to perform on the Chanukah Telethon Sun Dec 14th ‘08 WLNY Channel 10/TV55 & live webcast around the world.
The Telethon Viewers will cast their votes to determine the winners.
Live FINALE! Chanukah Telethon 12/14/08 AT 7pm. All expressions of talent welcomed.
Chance to win FREE tickets! To enter a random drawing for a pair of tickets to the Live Chanukah Telethon Show, send an e-mail to rabbi@rabbiperl.com with “Telethon Ticket Contest” in the subject line.
Audition Deadline 11/05/08
To be considered for an audition please remit a picture, a brief bio, and a DVD/or cassette tape of your talent. Include a self-addressed envelope. Please mail to Chabad’s Got Talent c/o NCFJE Chanukah Telethon POB 1579 Mineola NY 11501 www.Chabadsgottalent.com
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