These tales, created or culled from the the Torah, ancient and modern
midrash, the times of our wandering, and contemporary Jewish life are aimed at teaching the law, reinforcing Jewish values, strengthening community,
and having a good time.
A Partial Repertoire List:
The Fatal Pinch
Every child knows the ritual. Every child fears the ritual. Every child
tries to avoid the ritual. When relatives come for a visit they eyeball
the youngest and with enormous glee announce "My how you"ve grown." Next,
they extend their own mammoth hands towards the innocent youth's cheek.
This is the story of Sarah's strategy to avoid The Fatal Pinch.
ages 4-12 12 minutes
The Treasure
This story is from ancient roots and tells of a tailor whose deep
obedience to the mitzvot brings him a joyous treasure.
ages 4-9 10
minutes
The Creation
The first story that there ever was offer an opportunity to understand our
relationship to G-d with heart and humor.
ages 4-adult 15
minutes
Mrs. Noah
Did you ever wonder why she was not given a name? This humorous midrash
explores the crucial role of the Mrs and how it was that animals learned
eternal respect for one another.
ages 8-adult 15
minutes
Things Could Always Be Worse
A piece of folklore that teaches us to appreciate the gifts we have in
this world.
ages 4-adult 15 minutes
Don't Thank Me
Tells of a little girl who, in her desire to thank her mother for a loaf
of challah, has to dig deep to find its true creator.
ages 4-9 10
minutes
The Bat Mitzvah War
A mother and daughter go nose to nose over the worth of practicing troupe.
ages 8-adult 12 minutes
The Wisdom Tales of King Solomon
There is a reason this ancient ruler had a reputation. He was able to
tell tales which turn the world so that those living it can perceive it and
themselves through a new window.
ages 8-adult 2-10 minutes
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