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Tales from Chelm -- stories for all ages
Original and Traditional Jewish Folk Tales from the Village of Wise Fools
Why are the bride and groom on the wedding cake? Well, it's a long story, but...
In the village of Chelm everything is possible, and nothing is expected. Listen to stories of the Shtetl that are still relevant for modern audiences.
Laugh at The Contest, when a little girl from Chelm battles wits with the eldest rabbi from Smyrna. What happens when a teacher can't control his class? The Chelm Golem! And don't miss tale of the world's biggest kvetch: The Man Who Complained Himself To Death.
The Brothers Schlemiel (literary storytelling)
A lecture and performance
Meet Abraham and Adam, identical twince confused from birth. "The Brothers Schlemiel" is a novel serialized in print for more than two years, and scheduled for release in 2008. Hear installments and learn about the evolution of fiction over time.
Chelm for the Holidays -- Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Purim, Chanukah, and more.
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Mark Binder has told
Tales of Chelm and other stories at synagogues, public schools, Catholic schools, community centers, Sunday schools and in senior centers. He has delighted audiences of all ages with his original and traditional stories.
