Menorah

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...
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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Menorah

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  • Cheryl Bear:
    3 May. 2021
    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

  • Reading
    ,
    West of 10th
    ,
    2016

Awards

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