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An examination of Biblical and Talmudic stories, one section at a time
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Deborah, Yael, and Sisera’s Mother: A 3-Act StoryQuestions to dive deeper into the story of Deborah, plus music and art
Jonah: A 4-Act StoryAn examination of Jonah from different points of view, plus 2 songs, a Readers’ Theatre and an original “Sedra Scenes” version, and an “interview” with Jonah.
Michal: A 5-Act StoryA look at Michal’s story, with discussion questions and explanations connecting the various parts.
The Daughters of Tzlofchad: A 3-Act StoryAn examination of the story of the Daughters of Tzlofchad, with discussion questions and a readers’ theatre version.
Impeaching Rabban Gamliel: A 3-Act StoryReaders’ Theatre and an examination of the story complete with discussion questions
David Schwartz•1102 Views•January 9, 2022•Yom Kippur,BimBam,Blacksmith,Meturgeman,Nasi,Rabban Gamliel,Forgiveness (מחילה),Teshuvah,Repent,Readers’ Theater,Forgiveness,Rabbi Joshua,Disseminator,Rabbi Yehoshua,Leadership,Discussion Questions,Elazar Ben Azaryah,Rabbi Elazar Ben Azaryah,Repentence,Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai,Rosh Hashanah,Calendar
Miriam: A 3-Act StoryAn examination of the episodes in Miriam’s life, complete with discussion questions, musical versions, and a readers’ theatre version.
David Schwartz•213 Views•March 13, 2023•Moses,Siblings,Parashat Shemot,Women in Tanakh,Miriam,Discussion Questions,Women,Leadership,Moses and Miriam,BimBam,Readers Theatre,Parashat Beha'alotekha,Miriam's Well,Baby Moses,Moses' Birth,Splitting of the Red Sea,Parashat Chukat,Song at the Sea,Instruments,Parashat Beshalach
Lot’s Wife: A 3-Act StoryA readers’ theatre version of the story with discussion questions to examine perspectives in the Lot's Wife story
Kamtza and Bar-Kamtza: A 3-Act StoryA Readers’ Theatre version of Kamtza and Bar-Kamtza, with discussion questions
David and Batsheva: A 5-Act StoryReaders’ Theater and discussion questions between each part of the story of David and Batsheva/Bathsheba
Tamar and Judah: A 3-Act StoryA readers’ theatre version with discussion questions looking at the story of Tamar from her perspective
A Robber and a Rabbi Meet at a River: A 3-Act StoryReaders’ Theater along with discussion questions to dig into the story of Reish Lakish and Rabbi Yochanan
Jacob and Esau: A 3-Act StoryA Readers' Theatre version of the story, with discussion questions to prompt an examination of what characters might have been thinking.
David Schwartz•572 Views•February 3, 2022•Parashat Toldot,God,Infertility,Barren Women,Stew,Jacob,Toldos,Deception,VaYishlach,Genesis,Discussion Questions,Rebekah,Jacob's Blessing,Isaac and Esau,Jacob and Esau,Esau,Parashat Vayishlach,Isaac and Rebecca,Bibliodrama,Isaac,Grateful Dead,The Grateful Dead,Rebecca,Readers' Theatre,Safam,Isaac's Blessing,Jacob and the Birthright,Lentils
Hannah: A 5-Act StoryA readers’ theatre version with discussion questions about the story of Hannah for different character perspectives.
Manoah’s Wife: A 3-Act StoryLooking at the story of Manoah's wife from discussion question angles, along with Readers' Theatre.
Zipporah: A 3-Act StoryA readers’ theatre and discussion questions examination of the Tzipporah stories, and Prince of Egypt movie clips
Ruth: A 4-Act StoryA set of questions to examine Ruth’s story, plus a Readers’ Theatre version.
Queen Vashti: A 3-Act StoryAn examination of Vashti’s story with discussion questions
David Schwartz•331 Views•January 31, 2023•Ahasuerus,Women,Esther,Drinking,King Achashveirosh,Women in Tanakh,Megilat Esther,Vashti
Rachel and Rabbi Akiba: A 4-Act StoryA readers’ theatre examination with discussion questions of the stories around Rabbi Akiba and his wife, Rachel
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