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An examination of Biblical and Talmudic stories, one section at a time
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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•867 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•73 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.
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•389 Views•October 19, 2023•Languages,Generation of the Dispersion,Tower of Babel,Babel,Readers Theatre,Sanctity of Human Life
Sneezes in the Bible and BeyondLooking at sources about sneezing in Jewish tradition
Deborah, Yael, and Sisera’s Mother: A 3-Act StoryQuestions to dive deeper into the story of Deborah, plus music and art
Welcoming Guests: A Text Study for KidsA kid-friendly text-study about Hachnasat Orchim and welcoming guests
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.
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.
Five Stories About Revelation4 midrashim about Revelation, with context and discussion questions
Haftarah Machar Chodesh: A 3-Act StoryA set of questions to think more deeply about Haftarah Machar Chodesh, plus a Readers’ Theatre version.
David Schwartz•755 Views•October 3, 2023•David and Saul,King Saul,Jonathan,The Beatles,David and Jonathan,David
Ruth: A 4-Act StoryA set of questions to examine Ruth’s story, plus a Readers’ Theatre version.
David Schwartz•1105 Views•April 21, 2023•Hope,Ruth,Alicia Jo Rabins,Shikhechah,Discussion Questions,Blessings,Conversion,Kindness,Welcoming Guests,Harvest,Welcoming,Book of Ruth,Food,Bible Raps,Megillat Rut,Stereotypes,Girls in Trouble,Leket,Naomi,Readers’ Theatre,Winnowing,Harvesting,Converts,Shavuot,Boaz,Rut,Widows,Parenting,The Book of Ruth,Abraham,Threshing,Chalitsah,Peah,Passive,Harvests,Peoplehood,David
Rachel and Rabbi Akiba: A 4-Act StoryA readers’ theatre examination with discussion questions of the stories around Rabbi Akiba and his wife, Rachel
David Schwartz•2067 Views•July 5, 2022•Rabbi Akiva,Kalva Savua,Vows,Readers’ Theatre,Discussion Questions,Ben Azzai,Women in the Talmud,The Beatles,Rachel,Rabbi Akiba,Tractate Ketubot,Annulling Vow,Laws of Annulling Vows,[Shimon] B. Azzai,Ketubot,Masechet Ketubot,Women,Jerusalem of Gold,Love,Beatles,Ben Kalba Savua,Kalba Savua
When did Moses Die?An explanation of how the date when Moses died is determined.
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.
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