“Becoming Israel provided my congregation with a
wonderful opportunity to witness Jacob’s ancient
struggle as an inner conflict that is part of us today.
Storahtelling makes the past come alive.”

–Rabbi Gregory S. Marx

“Israel is a complicated place because it contains the
entirety of the Jewish experience. The three characters
in 'Becoming Israel' present distinct experiences from
three historical eras, but each story is connected to a
larger context. This reflects both a historical truth and
an emotional response shared by many who have
experienced Israel : that the stories of Israel are both
many and one.”

–Esther Kustanowitz

 
 
 
 

Upcoming Shows


Becoming Israel and Haddasah

 When: July 13, 2008 
 Where: The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles, CA 
 What time: 12:30pm, 2:30pm 
 Admission price: FREE with admission to convention 
 
 Details: Come celebrate Haddasah's 94th annual convention with Storahtelling and two performances of Becoming Israel.

Three parallel lives intertwine to discover their shared story and their common nameIsraelThe One Who Struggles with God. Leah, a Biblical wife, meets Rachel, a Holocaust survivor, and Jake, a young American on his first trip to Israel. Fusing sacred scripture with contemporary stagecraft, Becoming Israel examines the intersection between individual identity and collective memory, inviting audiences for a closer look at the legacy of Israel in a global reality.

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, 404 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA,
(213) 624-1000

http://www.hadassah.org/about/content/convention.html

Becoming Israel and Jewish Educator Training

 When: November 24, 2008 
 Where: Retreat Institute at the JECC in Cleveland, OH 
 What time: 
 Admission price: 
 
 Details:

November 24th:

Becoming Israel at the Siegel College for Jewish Studies.
Three parallel lives intertwine to discover their shared story and their common nameIsraelThe One Who Struggles with God. Leah, a Biblical wife, meets Rachel, a Holocaust survivor, and Jake, a young American on his first trip to Israel. Fusing sacred scripture with contemporary stagecraft, Becoming Israel examines the intersection between individual identity and collective memory, inviting audiences for a closer look at the legacy of Israel in a global reality.

November 25th:

Jewish Educator Training

26001 South Woodland Road
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
http://www.jecc.org/jecc.aspx

 

Becoming Israel: Slichot in New Jersey

 When: September 20, 2008 
 Where: Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael  
 What time:  9pm
 Admission price: 
 
 Details:

Begin the New Year season with Becoming Israel and Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael at Slichot.

Three parallel lives intertwine to discover their shared story and their common name—Israel—"The One Who Struggles with God". Leah, a Biblical wife, meets Rachel, a Holocaust survivor, and Jake, a young American on his first trip to Israel. Fusing sacred scripture with contemporary stagecraft, Becoming Israel examines the intersection between individual identity and collective memory, inviting audiences for a closer look at the legacy of Israel in a global reality.

Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael

60 Temple Drive
Springfield, NJ 07081-1521
http://www.templebethahm.com

 

Maven and Becoming Israel in Delaware

 When: December 20, 2008 
 Where: Congregation Beth Shalom of Wilmington  
 What time: 
 Admission price: 
 
 Details:

Friday, December 19
Setting the Stae: A Taste of Storahtelling
Go backstage for a brief history and sneak preview of the ten year old organization that has revolutionized the way Torah is read in the twenty-first century.

Saturday Morning, December 20
Join Storahtelling Mavens as they bring the Torah to life for Parashat Vayashev through a fresh fusion of Hebrew, chanting, dramatized English translation and interactive commentary. Talkback/Q&A to follow.

Saturday Evening, December 20
"Becoming Israel"

Three parallel lives intertwine to discover their shared story and their common name—Israel—"The One Who Struggles with God". Leah, a Biblical wife, meets Rachel, a Holocaust survivor, and Jake, a young American on his first trip to Israel. Fusing sacred scripture with contemporary stagecraft, Becoming Israel examines the intersection between individual identity and collective memory, inviting audiences for a closer look at the legacy of Israel in a global reality.

Congregation Beth Shalom Wilmington

1801 Baynard Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19802
http://www.bethshalomwilmington.org