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| We've used this book at our seder for 15 years, ever since my eldest was 5. It's got short plays for every sedra -- and the four for the exodus are outstanding. They are directly based on torah text, but also funny and lots of fun for kids to do. The humor works for adults, teens, and kids. Ours rehearse while the grownups have a grownup discussion; then they rejoin the seder and take center stage. | |
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SEDRA SCENES by Stan J. Beiner Softcover, B&W, 5.5x8.5, 355 pages. $13.95 |
| 54 skits -- everything from Bereishit to V'zot HaBracha. The author finds something that works even for the harder sedras where there isn't any obvious "storytelling." New edition is gender-sensitive. |
NARRATOR: And Moses was tending the sheep of his father-in-law Jethro and he drove his flock toward Mt. Horeb, the mountain of God.
MOSES: Look at that. A burning bush. It is on fire but it is not burning up. That is incredible. How is it doing that? I’ve got to get in closer for a better look.
GOD: Moses! Moses!
MOSES: Here I am. Who said that? Where are you?
GOD: Don’t come closer. Remove your sandals for you are on holy ground.
MOSES: Who is talking?
GOD: I am the God of your fathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
MOSES: Oh. Sorry to disturb you. I’ll leave quietly. Nice bush.
GOD: Stay, Moses. It is time to rescue the Hebrew people from slavery and bring them into a land flowing with milk and honey.
MOSES: That’s very nice.
GOD: I shall send you to Pharaoh and you shall free the Hebrews.
MOSES: Me? I am a wanted criminal. You must have made a mistake.
GOD: You, Moses.
MOSES: All right. Suppose I go? When the Hebrews ask, who shall I say sent me?
GOD: I Am that I Am. The Being of the universe sends you. You tell them that.
MOSES: What about Pharaoh? What if he doesn’t listen to me?
GOD: He will listen. Throw your rod down.
MOSES: This rod is important to me. I tend sheep and climb hills with it. Oh, okay. Hey, it’s turned into a snake.
GOD: Pick it up.
MOSES: Pick up a snake?
GOD: Trust me, Moses.
MOSES: Okay. Ho! It turned back into a rod. Excellent.
GOD: Good. Now go.
MOSES: But I can’t speak to Pharaoh. I stu, stu, stu, stutter.
GOD: If necessary, your brother Aaron can act as spokesperson. Even now, he’s coming to greet you. Now move along.