Mani Mamtara Celebrates: The Big Winner of Hanukkah Children's Shows
The 2026 holiday performance season is in full swing, and Mani Mamtara, one of Israel's biggest children's stars, has signed an unprecedented contract for 50 shows, placing him at the top of the earnings chart.
The 2026 Hanukkah performance season is gaining momentum, and Mani Zuckerl, known as "Mani Mamtara," is marking one of the year's most significant financial achievements in the industry. The children's star has been cast in the lead role for the new family comedy "A Small and Funny Donut Shop," which will be staged throughout the holiday.
According to reports, Mani Mamtara is set to earn approximately 800,000 shekels for 50 performances during the holiday period. This figure places him at the top of the earnings chart for children's stars this coming Hanukkah, surpassing other leading industry names such as Michal HaKtanah.
This role and the impressive salary represent another peak in Zuckerl's career, cementing his position as the strongest brand in the world of children's entertainment after years of leading massive productions like "Motek Shel Festival," "Atsaga Shel Mishpacha," and "Jumbo Motek."
The new production, managed by producers Elad Yosef Magen, Sabag, and Asi Stav, features a star-studded cast. Alongside Mani Mamtara, entertainer and actor Nicky Goldstein will take the stage, joined by children's stars Nofiki and Inbali, as well as several emerging talents in the field.
