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An examination of Biblical and Talmudic stories, one section at a time
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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•362 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•659 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•1017 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•1998 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.
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
Miriam: A 3-Act StoryAn examination of the episodes in Miriam’s life, complete with discussion questions, musical versions, and a readers’ theatre version.
David Schwartz•925 Views•March 13, 2023•Miriam,Alicia Jo Rabins,Moses' Birth,Song at the Sea,Parashat Shemot,Leadership,Parashat Beshalach,BimBam,Moses,Baby Moses,Parashat Chukat,Women in Tanakh,Discussion Questions,Instruments,Miriam's Well,Moses and Miriam,Siblings,Parashat Beha'alotekha,Splitting of the Red Sea,Women,Girls in Trouble,Readers Theatre
Queen Vashti: A 3-Act StoryAn examination of Vashti’s story with discussion questions
Tamar and Judah: A 3-Act StoryA readers’ theatre version with discussion questions looking at the story of Tamar from her perspective
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