CJN Presents: Sarge
Sarge Pickman, known by his stage name, Sarge, said he has traveled to 100 places since his first appearance in Cleveland last year, all of which are on the table for material in his returning performance as “The Black Jew with the Chai IQ” May 23.
About 400 people came to see Sarge Pickman, a comedian, musician, singer and author whose humor references his Jewish experiences, perform in his Cleveland debut as “The Black Jew with the Chai IQ” on Aug. 24 at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple in Beachwood. Rabbi Daniel A. Roberts, rabbi emeri…
There needs to be music, a little identity confusion and some unlikely life experiences to create an entertainer like Sarge Pickman. He will make his Cleveland debut Aug. 17 at “The Black Jew with the Chai IQ” at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple in Beachwood.

18 Difference Makers Nominations are now open!
The CJN created the 18 Difference Makers awards to honor and celebrate individuals making invaluable contributions for the betterment of our Jewish community. Northeast Ohio’s Jewish community is known the world over for its leadership, but what some may not realize is that the next generation of leaders is already here. The future is now, and the Cleveland Jewish News believes it’s incredibly important to recognize those who embody tikkun olam (repairing the world) – a tenet of Judaism – and encourage it among others.