Menorah

by Cary Gitter

The world’s in turmoil, Israel's at war with Palestine—and in tiny River Hill, New Jersey, super-Jewish Georgia is just trying to get a big Hanukkah menorah placed next to the town Christmas tree. But with her angry son in love with a Palestinian-American girl, and a seductive Christian mayor in office, Georgia has no idea all hell's about to break loose. MENORAH is a dark comedy about a clash of faiths and...

The world’s in turmoil, Israel's at war with Palestine—and in tiny River Hill, New Jersey, super-Jewish Georgia is just trying to get a big Hanukkah menorah placed next to the town Christmas tree. But with her angry son in love with a Palestinian-American girl, and a seductive Christian mayor in office, Georgia has no idea all hell's about to break loose. MENORAH is a dark comedy about a clash of faiths and identities in a small American town.

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  • Cheryl Bear: Menorah

    Holiday season in a small town is always a treat! A great comedy about the conflicts of faiths and identities and why it's just so hard to wish everyone a wonderful season! Well done.

    Holiday season in a small town is always a treat! A great comedy about the conflicts of faiths and identities and why it's just so hard to wish everyone a wonderful season! Well done.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization West of 10th, Year 2016

Awards

  • Creative Residency
    SPACE on Ryder Farm
    Finalist
    2017
  • Jewish Playwriting Contest
    Jewish Plays Project
    Finalist
    2017