Something from Nothing

A holiday special based on Phoebe Gilman's award-winning book, this is the heartwarming story of a boy named Joseph, his beloved Grandfather and his special friend, Mazel the mouse. A celebration of Jewish culture and traditions, Something From Nothing is a warm-hearted, Hanukkah classic about love, hope and renewal.

Cast

Al Waxman

as Grandpa / Narrator / Yossi (voice)

Julie Lemieux

as Joseph / Sister Mouse #1 / Boy #2 (voice)

Tracey Moore

as Mazel / Avremel / Sister Mouse #2 / Boy #3 (voice)

Luba Goy

as Mama Mouse / Boy #1 (voice)

Karen Bernstein

as Mother (voice)

Harvey Atkin

as Mr. Fischbein / Herschel / Rotund Customer (voice)

John Stocker

as Papa Mouse / Papa / Itzik / Teacher (voice)

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