Since 1990, Murray Horwitz and the late Susan Stamberg have been celebrating Hanukkah with tales about household, religion, friendship and group. This yr, to honor Susan’s reminiscence, we replicate on her 34 years of performances that may nonetheless transfer us, make us snigger and convey us recent which means — plus one new story to fill this pageant of lights with gratitude.
“The Loudest Voice” by Grace Paley
A Jewish lady with a loud voice is chosen to relate her college’s Christmas pageant. Her mom doesn’t like this however her father helps her.
“Lotte Returns!” by Aryeh Lev Stollman
A 100-year-old opera singer faces one ultimate viewers in a efficiency reflecting the undimmed gentle of an everlasting world.
“Jesse and the Shamash” by Daniel Mark Epstein
A younger Jewish boy saves up his cash to purchase his mom a brand new menorah for Hanukkah. Nonetheless, when the cash goes lacking he is compelled to replicate on what it means to rejoice the vacation in any respect.
“Hanukkah at Tiffany’s” by Lesléa Newman
A younger Jewish lady named Malka decides to vary her identify to Tiffany, inspiring a touching story of a household’s heritage.
