What people say about Mark Binder's Jewish Storytelling Programs for
adults and children...
"You make Chelm glow with a warmth and deep intelligence."
- Judith Black, storyteller
"What a delightful morning of storytelling you created for us. From the
expresssions on their faces, tthe children and adults alike clearly enjoyed
your stories. Now we're really in the mood for Chanukah to begin.
- Pamela Rothstein, Director of Congregational Learning and Programming,
Falmouth Jewish Congregation, MA
Thank you so much for regaling us with your wonderful stories! It was a pleasure
meeting you and having you as our special guest.
Nancy Kaplan, Congregation Kerem Shalom, Concord, MA
"Thank you! Your storytelling grabbed attention through humor. Once you had
us, you gave us thought provoking ideas about Tu B'Shevat and the people who
share in caring for the earth and each other. Participants from ages 4 to 84
laughed, sang and exercised their hearts and minds together."
- Ann Kibel Schwartz, RJE, Principal, Harvord Jewish Center, Temple Adas
Shalom
"Mark Binder tells Jewish stories that carry insight and bite. I have seen
him charm young and old alike."
- Rabbi James Rosenberg, Temple Habonim, Barrington, RI
"You have a warm and pleasant style... rich with humor and irony. I think
you capture the essense of Chelm; it's residents, foibles and twisted ironies.
You have taken Chelm and deposited her on our shores imaginatively, creatively
and ingeniously. Ye-yasher koach!"
-Rabbi Israel Stein, Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Bridgeport, CT
"Thank you, you did a great job. The kids really enjoyed it. The parents were
thrilled. I have no problems recommending you."
- Rabbi Elyse Wechterman, Congregation Agudas Achim, Attleboro, MA
"To have had so many kids in tight confines and to be able to hear a pin drop,
that's a miracle!"
- Craig Gordon, 4th Grade teacher, Temple Habonim, RI
"Thank you for coming to our class!"
- Janice, Karyn and all the Kids at the JCC Preschool
On behalf of the members of the Temple Emanu-El Leisure Club, I have the pleasure
of thanking you for your wonderful book presentation. It's always nice to
listen to a good book, but having the author read it is just great. Needless
to say, those present were delighted.
- Evelyn A. Wasser, Corresponding Secretary, Temple Emanu-El Leisure Club.
"Thank you so much for coming to speak at our Brown Bag Club on Tuesday. The
group really enjoyed your readings and was very interested in all the commentary
about the writing and your literary life. It was a delightful presentation,
and I appreciat you spending time with us."
- Sue Suls, Brown Bag Club, JCC of Rhode Island
A story is told in words, but seen in the mind.
- Duval, On Story Telling