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An examination of Biblical and Talmudic stories, one section at a time
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Rachel and Leah - A 6-Act StoryThis looks at the story of Rachel and Leah, with discussion questions, a Readers’ Theatre version, and a Beatles song.
David Schwartz•1176 Views•November 21, 2024•Jealousy,Jacob's Wives,Barren Women,Naming Children,Infertility,Women in Tanakh,Childbirth,Wedding,Rachel,Jacob,Leah,Parashat Vayechi,Sibling Rivalry,Children,Jacob's Death,Parashat Vayishlach,Veils,Fertility,The Beatles,Jacob and His Children,Parashat Vayetzei,Women
The Queen of Sheba: A 3-Act StoryAn examination of the story of the Queen of Sheba with discussion questions
Manoah’s Wife: A 3-Act StoryLooking at the story of Manoah's wife from discussion question angles, along with Readers' Theatre.
The Two Shunnamite WomenAn examination of the two Shunnamite women's stories along with the midrashim and a map
Sneezes in the Bible and BeyondLooking at sources about sneezing in Jewish tradition
David and Batsheva: A 5-Act StoryReaders’ Theater and discussion questions between each part of the story of David and Batsheva/Bathsheba
Deborah, Yael, and Sisera’s Mother: A 3-Act StoryQuestions to dive deeper into the story of Deborah, plus music and art
The Akeida: A 3-Act Story (and the Quran)Discussion questions at key points in the story
Serach bat Asher: A 5-part storyAn examination of the stories about Serach bat Asher, with context and a music video
Honi HaMe'agel: A 3-Act StoryA readers’ theatre version with discussion questions to help people dive into the stories of Honi
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.
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
Impeaching Rabban Gamliel: A 3-Act StoryReaders’ Theatre and an examination of the story complete with discussion questions
David Schwartz•3827 Views•January 9, 2022•Brachot,Rabban Gamliel,Rosh Hashanah,Repent,Leadership,Tractate Brachot,Forgiveness,BimBam,Readers’ Theater,Rabbi Elazar Ben Azaryah,Calendar,Discussion Questions,Masechet Brachot,Rabbi Yehoshua,Meturgeman,Disseminator,Elazar Ben Azaryah,Yom Kippur,Teshuvah,Forgiveness,Blacksmith,Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai,Rabbi Joshua,Repentence,Nasi
Ruth: A 4-Act StoryA set of questions to examine Ruth’s story, plus a Readers’ Theatre version.
David Schwartz•2404 Views•April 21, 2023•Harvests,Chalitsah,Peoplehood,Bible Raps,Girls in Trouble,Harvest,Conversion,Food,Leket,Boaz,Book of Ruth,Kindness,Shikhechah,Stereotypes,David,Naomi,Shavuot,Welcoming Guests,Parenting,Threshing,Harvesting,Blessings,Ruth,Widows,Discussion Questions,Hope,Readers’ Theatre,The Book of Ruth,Alicia Jo Rabins,Rut,Peah,Abraham,Passive,Megillat Rut,Welcoming,Winnowing
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.
Shifra/Pu'ah, Yocheved, and Batya: A 3-Act StoryAn examination of the women at the beginning of the Exodus story
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
The Tower of Babel: A 2-Act StoryDiscussion questions, readers’ theatre, and pictures and videos of the Tower of Babel and its midrashim
David Schwartz•1538 Views•October 19, 2023•Languages,Generation of the Dispersion,Tower of Babel,Babel,Readers Theatre,Sanctity of Human Life
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