Sorel Bennett (Susan Branch), a quirky actress and Edward Bennett (David Dartt), her playwright husband, have a combative relationship. They alternately spar and coo, while mixing it up with their unanticipated visitors. [
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As I tell many people, you are never too old to learn something new, whether it be a new art medium or listening to a discussion about someone’s life experiences. [Cailin Acosta]
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Courtesy of Wikipedia Arlo Guthrie (July 10, 1947) is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is known for singing songs of protest against social injustice, and storytelling while performing songs, following the tradition of his father, Woody Guthrie. Guthrie’s best-known work is his debut piece, “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree”, a satirical talking blues song about 18 minutes in length that has since become a Thanksgiving anthem.
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Eric Jay Dolin is a well-known master storyteller who paints a gripping historical narrative set against the backdrop of the early 19th century. The story not only revolves around an American sealing expedition during the War of 1812 but also delves into the themes of survival, conflict, and moral dilemmas, adding depth and intrigue to the story. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
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For all of us in our adult life, there comes a time in our life when we weigh our dreams against the practicality of paying the bills. This is exactly the theme of Tick Tick Boom, which is currently playing at Cygnet Theater. [Sandi Masori]
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Friedman also wrote numerous detective novels, ran unsuccessfully for office in Texas, and wrote a column in the Texas Monthly magazine for many years. What was once written about Kinky Friedman in the Texas Monthly? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
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Mark D. Zimmerman, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USARosh Chodesh literally means the “head of the month” and is a minor holiday that marks the beginning of every Hebrew month. [Cailin Acosta]
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Nachum was an awkward provincial boy with a gentle soul. He was drawn to beauty and was fascinated by the art of music and by my aunt’s appearance. He idolized her and fell under her power. At that time, she was a beautiful young woman, ambitious, bossy, capricious, and everything worked out for her: she was successful in her career and in winning men’s hearts. However, she was at the mercy of national tradition and married a Jew, Nachum, without loving him. [Alex Gordon]
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Soroka University Medical Center needed to reinvent itself on the fly and dramatically expand its capacity amid the overwhelming amount of severe, traumatic injuries suffered by Israelis on Oct. 7. The number of children treated at the facility that day was equivalent to the usual number treated in an entire year, Perry said. [Jacob Kamaras]
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A site in a new residential area was selected just below the historical Tel of Yokneam. Jewish eyes have looked out upon the Jezreel Valley from the Tel and the site of the Lion for over 3,000 years. [Jerry Klinger]
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The narrative is a blend of her own experiences with commentaries from other women in politics as well as from some men. Although no mention was made of the fact that they were Jewish, the names of at least nine men and eight women of our faith found their way into Hayashi’s story. [Donald H. Harrison]
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The incomplete Star of David, set against the U.S. flag, could be interpreted to mean that Jewish life in America is not complete. [SDJW Staff]
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Two characters qualify in a metaphorical sense as budgerigars: Morrie, a Jewish boy whom we watch become a budding concert pianist, and Hilde, a Christian girl whom we admire as she develops into an artist. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Holocaust, International, Staff and Bylined ContributorsJuly will be a busy month at various Jewish congregations around the county. Other Jewish venues will also be busy with programming. Here’s lookahead. [Cailin Acosta]
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