Shalom Sesame – Countdown to Shavuot

This new series from the creators of Sesame Street introduces Jewish holidays, traditions and cultures to viewers of all ages. It features the loveable, well-known cast from Sesame Street, new friends from Israel and celebrities. Join Grover as he explores Israel, its people and places and learns new things. Get ready to laugh and sing with this next generation of the popular classic. It’s Shavuot! Avigail and Brosh want to stay up all night just like the grown-ups. Will they be able to do it? They will certainly try with a little help from a dancing cow! Take a trip to the Israeli desert, see how a mezuzah is crafted, and learn the story of Moses at Mt. Sinai along with familiar Sesame Street friends. With guest star Ben Stiller.

• Educational, entertaining and pure joy for the whole family
• Introducing Hebrew language
• Exploring Jewish life and traditions
• Discovering people and places in Israel
• Expressing the diversity of the Jewish people

 

Starring Anneliese van der Pol with guest appearances from Christina Applegate, Debi Mazar, Cedric the Entertainer, Debra Messing, Greg Kinnear, Matisyahu, Eva Longoria, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ben Stiller, Achinoam Nini, Mira Awad and other top name talent!

“Keep it up Shalom Sesame…you’re knocking it out of the park all over again!” – VH1 Homepage