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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
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•3530 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•2095 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•1159 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•804 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.
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•1962 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
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