A New Act For The Old Bar Mitzvah The Jewish Week, June 2, 2010
Abstract: Storahtelling’s Amichai Lau-Lavie is out to revolutionize the ceremony in emerging partnership with families, synagogues.
Modern Midrash: Contemporary artists expand the Jewish bookshelf MyJewishLearning.com, April 27, 2010
Abstract: Storahtelling is featured on MyJewishLearning.com in an article by Alieza Salzberg that explores how contemporary artists are making new, authentically Jewish art and expanding the Jewish bookshelf, creating modern midrashim.
“Bloody Esther,” Storahtelling’s Purim Schpiel Reviewed on JewSchool JewSchool, March 1, 2010
Abstract: Hadassah, a drag queen, emceed the shpiel and narrated the megillas Esther-based story, the characters, in all their glory, and with new attitudes, came to life on stage. The audience at City Winery had a great time and soaked up every minute of the performance.
"Storahtelling" Brings Torah to Theatrical Life in Tampa Bay Let My People Know, December 15, 2009
Abstract: Widely acclaimed Jewish theatre artist Jon Adam Ross will bring Torah to life this weekend through “Storahtelling” at Congregation Rodeph Sholom and Congregation Beth Am in Tampa, as well as Temple B’nai Israel in Clearwater. Through storytelling, character pieces and dramatic performance, Ross will tell the story about Joseph and Pharaoh's dreams (Parsha Miketz) at all three congregations.
2 groups become allies: Storah Telling partners with Educational Alliance Crain's, December 13, 2009
Abstract: While most big nonprofits are likely to outlast the grim economy, smaller organizations now have to create new operational models to weather the increasingly tough fundraising environment.
The Art Of Getting By — With Less The Jewish Week, September 22, 2009
Abstract: As the economic news begins to turn, one industry that may be least likely to see positive changes anytime soon is the arts. With its heavy reliance on charitable donations and endowment returns, arts institutions, like museums and smaller organizations like not-for-profit theater troupes, appear to be getting comfortable with a new reality: making do on less.
A Model Partnership The Fundermentalist, August 20, 2009
Abstract: There have been some loud splashes in the philanthropy world over the past couple of weeks, from the start of Madoff book mania to more public concern over day schools to the closing of the Professional Leaders Project.
Vail: A New Spin on Sacred Stories The Vail Daily, August 20, 2009
Abstract: Storahtelling’s brand-new Colorado “Mile High Maven” cohort presents a Maven Torah Reading Ritual in Vail, Colorado.
Selling Sacred Stories The Jerusalem Report, April 27, 2009
Abstract: An unconventional educator tries to rekindle the interest of the People of the Book in "The Book"
