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Adin Steinsaltz is Coming to Town
Adin Steinsaltz will be speaking at Congregation Ahavas Achim in the middle of the day on Shabbat and at Congregation Etz Ahaim at 4:30 pm. I hope at least my husband will be able to hear him; there is a little chance that maybe if I can get my daughter to come with me and play with her friends, I can listen, too.
The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbit will be showing at the newly re-opened Forum Theatre in Metuchen at 3 pm on Sunday. You can follow the Forum Theatre on Twitter (@ForumTheatreNJ). From the review of the Velveteen Rabbit on Facebook by Graham Gudgin:
I do not want to give too much away, but it was an extremely entertaining show. Steve Graham, playing Velveteen, was very engaging, and Maggie Graham played three roles, and played them very well. One thing I noticed especially was that while there were sad and scary parts, there were also funny and happy parts, and the whole thing was so very well structured and paced, that it held the youngsters’ interest throughout. I found that there was enough to keep the adults amused too, which always helps. In addition, the music, by Paul Farinella, was great.
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In this post I’ve juxtaposed two very different events, both of which interest me – ah, the beauty of eclectic interests! Have you seen the Velveteen Rabbit? Read the book? Have you heard Adin Steinsaltz speak? Read any of his books?
There is also a blood drive at a private home in Highland Park this Sunday.
Larry Lennhoff says
I've heard Rabbi Steinsaltz speak before and read a few of his books (not his Talmud, though). I've heard of the Velveteen Rabbit, but know nothing about it.
leoraw says
There's also a blog called the Velveteen Rabbi. I think she's a she, and she blogs parsha poems.
I gather the Velveteen Rabbit wants to be a real rabbit.
I couldn't find anything online about R. Steinsaltz speaking. I saw the flyer at Jerusalem Pizza yesterday. I would double-check the time I gave; husband thought 4:30 pm. Flyers at Etz-Ahaim, too.
Jew Wishes says
I adore The Velveteen Rabbit! I still have my daughter's copy from when she was a child.
How exciting and compelling on Rabbi Steinsaltz!
Jack says
I liked the photos.
Cosmic X says
Wow, Jerusalem Pizza is still around! What memories!
leoraw says
I was there (at Jerusalem Pizza) in the 1980s. I remember trying to make a phone call in the phone booth (long gone) and discovering I needed to put in a quarter instead of a dime, like in the Boston area.
It is now owned by Shalom, whom we like a lot. And his wife and kids, too.
The Forum Theatre says
Thanks so much for mentioning The Velveteen Rabbit, and for posting an excerpt from my little review.
In addition to being on Twitter, as mentioned in the article, we can also be found on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Forum-Theatre-Cultural-Arts-Center/85800144236
Or just do a search for "Forum Theatre Cultural Arts Center"
Graham.
leoraw says
Love the idea of theatrical reviews. Could be a good blog for the Forum Theatre, a blog of play reviews.
The Forum Theatre says
Well, that's an interesting concept, Leora! Don't have the time for it right now, but it's something to consider for the future.
Graham.
Malka Esther Lennhoff says
Great picture.
leoraw says
Malka Esther, so great to have you posting a comment! Come again. Glad to hear you are working with Debbie. That sounds good.
ramblingwoods says
Oh the Velveteen rabbit...a favorite of my daughters...
Chrissy says
Just saw "The Velveteen Rabbit" today at the Forum Theater and it was fantastic! This show not only kept my children in their seats, it is very entertaining for adults. The production is fast paced, funny, and adventurous, and the ending is especially touching. The best part of "The Velveteen Rabbit," is the brilliant music and lyrics composed by Paul Farinella, who happened to be playing the piano at the show we attended. Go see it!
leoraw says
Chrissy, I was at the show yesterday, too! My daughter and I had fun getting the actors to sign our program. She loved that the rabbit signed "VELVETEEN" as his name. Friendly actors! They seemed to be having a great time, too.
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