Verses

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Verses

Welcome to Verses: Where Broadway and Torah Meet, a place to geek out on Broadway musicals, Biblical text, and the interplay of the verses in both. On each episode of Verses, Anita Silvert in Chicago selects a song from the Broadway canon and matches it with a selection from the Biblical canon, putting the texts in conversation with one another.

  1. NOV 5

    Election 2024 Suffs and Zelophechad

    It’s election time….finally. Listen as we explore how women stood up and demanded their rights, both in the Torah and the new musical “Suffs”, about the suffragettes in the early 20th century. Follow along with the scripture here.

    20 min

  2. SEPT 6

    Only for Now

    Global economy, foreclosures, mortgages, finding work, and swimming against a tide of political and social changes. Sound familiar? It should! Join me as we explore Kohelet (Ecclesiastes) and “For Now” from Avenue Q.  Follow along with the scripture here.

    19 min

  3. JUL 23

    Friendship

    You’ve got a friend in me. Ok, wrong show, but join me as we explore the deep challenges and joys of friendships.  We’ll be looking at the relationship between Jonathan and David in 1st Samuel in the Bible, and “For Good” from Wicked. You can follow along with the Biblical text here.

    19 min

  4. JUN 7

    Omer Rent

    Testing 1,2,3 – This week’s episode is all about counting. We count up, we count down. Join me as I explore counting the Omer, as we prepare for Shavuot, and “Seasons of Love” from Rent. You can follow along with the Biblical text here.

    23 min

  5. MAY 16

    Fathers and Sons

    Fathers and sons, a most complicated relationship! Join me as we examine the connection that Abraham and Isaac have, along with exploring “Not My Father’s Son” from the Broadway hit, “Kinky Boots” You can follow along with the Biblical text here.

    25 min

  6. APR 18

    Why We Tell the Story

    Happy Passover! Join Anita as she explores the Exodus story and “Why we tell the Story” from Once on this Island.  You can follow along with the lyrics and the Biblical text here. Feel free to share and follow! And let me know what you like, or would like more/less of here at our Faceook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/941182063491276

    26 min

  7. MAR 20

    The King, the Queen, and the Conman

    We'll look at the story of Esther for the holiday of Purim, and bring in a song from "110 in the Shade". Remember to "booooo" when Haman's name comes up! He's the villain in the Book of Esther, and we try to drown out his name! Here's the source sheet for the Biblical text https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/552216?editor=1

    21 min
  8. West Side Story’s AMERICA w/ The Sin of the Spies

    MAR 20

    West Side Story’s AMERICA w/ The Sin of the Spies

    The land you have always wanted to go to turns out not to be what you expected as hosts Anita and Rabba Rachel discuss the connections between immigrants to America in West Side Story and the Promised Land.Read the Biblical text and the song lyrics on this Sefaria source sheet.https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/356735?editor=1 Join the Verses Facebook group to continue the conversation!https://www.facebook.com/groups/941182063491276Visit Anita's website here.https://www.anitasilvert.comVisit the Jewish Living Lab here.www.jewishlivinglab.com

    27 min
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Welcome to Verses: Where Broadway and Torah Meet, a place to geek out on Broadway musicals, Biblical text, and the interplay of the verses in both. On each episode of Verses, Anita Silvert in Chicago selects a song from the Broadway canon and matches it with a selection from the Biblical canon, putting the texts in conversation with one another.

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  • Creator
    The Jewish Living Lab
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright The Jewish Living Lab
  • Show Website
    Verses

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