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Israel
on My Mind
Renew your connection with Israel through this inspiring collection
of tales. Find out about one woman's childhood experience of growing
up in blissful Jerusalem, and her journey away and back to her
homeland after an 11 year hiatus. Interweaving her own experience
of Israel, both as an American and Israeli, with traditional Jewish
folktales, Ms. Hankin uses humor, music, movement and audience
participation to bring the magic of Israel -- past and present
-- to life.
The Healing
Power of Tzedakah
According to Chasidic master Schneur Zalman, "Charity is
a magnet with more power to attract divine influence than any
other precept." Our Tanakh goes on to say that "Charity
saves from death" (Proverbs 10:2). The ancient Jewish stories
in this program reveal how and why you can help yourself, your
community and your world through Tzedakah.
In Search
of the Soul: In Light of the Mystical Journey
Are you seeking for something but not quite sure what? Come, leap
into these stories as they illuminate the Jewish journey of soul-seeking.
Humorous, engrossing and mystifying, these stories are sure to
leave you a little closer to the "right track."
The Language
of the Trees: Jewish Secrets of Nature from Around the World
Journey with "the leading storyteller of her generation"
(The Jewish Week) as she integrates music, movement, and a slew
of wild voices and characters to tell us: what do trees talk about?
Be A Mentsch!
Jewish Mitzvah Tales from Around the World
Interweaving her own experience with traditional Jewish folktales,
Vered Hankin uses humor, music, movement and audience participation
to bring the magic of Jewish Mitzvah -- past and present -- to
life.
The Magic
of Judaism
These legends of magic and miracles of Jewish lore illustrate
the power of magic in Judaism. Each of the stories utilizes magic
as a tool for bringing people together, helping Jews overcome
difficult situations and creating miracles in day to day life.
Find out how to put a little magic back into your Judaism.
'Rebels
and Rubies': A Walk through Jewish Women's Herstory
An interactive storytelling program interweaving ancient folktales
with true historical encounters of prominent Jewish women. Take
a walk into Barbara Meyerhoff's humorous and touching account
of the day to day life of an elderly Jewish community in California;
peer into Bobbie Rosenfeld's Olympic gold winning stint; experience
the headstrong hat-woman Bella Abzug. Vered Hankin is the only
artist who was commissioned the Jewish Women's Archive to create
performances for all of the women celebrated in Jewish Women's
History Week.
This program
can be adapted for any age, from preschool through adult, and
for any size group. Together, institution and performer will decide
upon which women to focus.
Women of
Might: Being a Powerful Woman
Women and girls have played an active and important role in Jewish
folklore. Brave princesses, crafty witches, loving daughters,
and brilliant young women color these stories, as well as our
oral history. Find out about the first noted woman rabbi (seventeenth
century, Kurdistan) and a woman who courageously saved her family
(Ethiopia). These fantastic tales about powerful women are sure
to inspire you to be the strongest Jewish woman you can be.
This program
can be adapted for any age, from preschool through adult, and
for any size group.
Women Seekers
and Mystics: Ancient Stories - Modern Messages
Learn about the very first female rabbi, who lived in Kurdistan
in the 16th century. Follow an Ethiopian woman's journey of courage
to save her family. Journey with a princess who becomes the morning
star. Find out how these stories encourage our own spiritual journey
today.
This program
can be adapted for any age, from preschool through adult, and
for any size group.
The Evolution
of Lilith
The age-old demon seems to live forever. We will trace the evolution
of Lilith, from ancient times until the present, through stories
from Isaiah, Midrash, Zohar, and modern literature.
Available
as performance and/or workshop. For high school age through adult.
The Jewish
Home: Creating Peace in and out of the Home
These folktales reveal the secrets behind forgiveness, love and
mending old wounds. Find out the lesson learned by a woman who
went searching for a potion to save her marriage. Learn about
how two brothers reaped the rewards of selflessness. The tales
may be ancient, but their ageless lessons can be applied to any
relationship.
Love, Lust
and Longing in Jewish Lore
It's storytime! Come, luxuriate in the erotic side of Jewish folklore.
How does Jewish folklore depict the search for one's mate? What
about the yearning for a mate? Or a date? These humorous, adventurous
and slightly risqué Jewish folktales from around the world
are sure to turn up the heat!
This program
is for adults.
Demons,
Dybbuks and Ghosts: Oh My!
A haunting collection of supernatural tales from the Jewish tradition.
Learn about the precursor of Frankenstein, the age-old tradition
of ghosts and demons, and the magical powers that supercede them,
and which ancient incantations might just help you get past that
eerie night.
The Sacredness
of Life: The Path of Jewish Healing
Having a hard time relaxing? Is the drone of day to day life getting
you down? These stories are inherently healing. They will leave
you relaxed, exhilarated and ready to face your week with a smile
and to embrace the sacredness of life.
Folklore
of Jewish Healers: From Rambam to Rabbi Nachman and Beyond
Until recent times, many rabbis served as healers and doctors
as well. Their medicine practices fluctuated between what we term
as "Western" medicine, "Eastern" medicine
and spiritual healing. At that time the distinction was not so
clear. Find out how you can incorporate their "prescriptions"
into your daily life.
Curing
the sick: Doctors and Healers in Jewish Lore
These stories of Jewish doctors include stories of curing illness
of all kinds: from a princess who was "cured" into speaking
to a prince who learns he is not a rooster after all. Find out
how Jewish doctors and healers of all kinds are depicted in these
Jewish folktales from around the world.
Chasing
Away the Dark: Journeying Through the Darkness
Vered Hankin delves into this moving autobiographical show integrating
ancient folk stories into a very contemporary journey of self
discovery. An illuminating odyssey perfect for a dreary winter
night!
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