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An examination of Biblical and Talmudic stories, one section at a time
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Ruth: A 4-Act StoryA set of questions to examine Ruth’s story, plus a Readers’ Theatre version.
David Schwartz•1672 Views•April 21, 2023•Harvests,Chalitsah,Peoplehood,Converts,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 Akeida: A 3-Act Story (and the Quran)Discussion questions at key points in the 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•630 Views•October 19, 2023•Languages,Generation of the Dispersion,Tower of Babel,Babel,Readers Theatre,Sanctity of Human Life
Five Stories About Revelation4 midrashim about Revelation, with context and discussion questions
Zeresh: A 2-Act StoryThinking about Zeresh’s perspective through discussion question
David Schwartz•376 Views•March 3, 2025•Megilat Esther,Zeresh,Purim,Megilla,Mordekhai,Mordechai,Haman
Esther: An 8-Act StoryLooking at the Purim story from Esther's perspective, along with some videos.
Michal: A 5-Act StoryA look at Michal’s story, with discussion questions and explanations connecting the various parts.
Deborah, Yael, and Sisera’s Mother: A 3-Act StoryQuestions to dive deeper into the story of Deborah, plus music and art
A Trilogy of Villains: Mrs. Potiphar, Delilah, and AthaliahLooking at the stories of Mrs. Potiphar, Delilah, and Athaliah from their points of view
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•1540 Views•February 3, 2022•VaYishlach,Rebekah,Deception,Jacob's Blessing,Barren Women,Toldos,Safam,Isaac and Rebecca,Esau,God,Isaac and Esau,Isaac's Blessing,Genesis,Parashat Toldot,Parashat Vayishlach,Infertility,Jacob,Bibliodrama,Isaac,The Grateful Dead,Lentils,Stew,Rebecca,The Beatles,Grateful Dead,Readers' Theatre,Jacob and the Birthright,Jacob and Esau,Discussion Questions
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•491 Views•November 21, 2024•Jacob's Wives,Children,Infertility,Parashat Vayechi,Women,Parashat Vayishlach,Jacob's Death,Sibling Rivalry,Naming Children,Leah,The Beatles,Wedding,Jealousy,Parashat Vayetzei,Barren Women,Women in Tanakh,Veils,Rachel,Jacob,Childbirth,Fertility,Jacob and His Children
Rebecca: A 4-Act StoryThe story of Rebecca, with questions to think about her perspective. There is also a Readers’ Theatre version.
Sneezes in the Bible and BeyondLooking at sources about sneezing in Jewish tradition
Welcoming Guests: A Text Study for KidsA kid-friendly text-study about Hachnasat Orchim and welcoming guests
Rahab: A 3-Act StoryThis is an examination of the story of Rahab with discussion questions, songs, and Readers Theatre, plus allusions to many other stories.
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