News, Reviews, Talks, Events

News   The book continues to be shipped, and we are actively scheduling book signings and talks for the next season.

Bookings   Contact Sara Ruderman
                  Tel: 212-877-3273 Cell: 585-233-2050
                  Email: sara4music@yahoo.com

Reviews
"Would one or two languages have permitted us to say Dayenu? Obviously not! The linguist in me takes great delight in this book. How is this night different? We feast upon the Word." — Theodore Bikel, star of screen and stage
 "Amazing! 300 Ways to Ask The Four Questions dramatically demonstrates a global reach for this most-observed ritual of the Jewish people."
— Dr Ron Wolfson, Professor and ex-President, American Jewish University
 "This is a volume to be savored! A unique and joyous collection. 'The People of the Book' are shown to be 'The People of the Four Questions.'"
— Rabbi Alan Silverstein, PhD, Past President, Int'l Rabbinic Assembly
 "300 Ways to Ask The Four Questions makes for a multi-cultural Seder like none before in the history of Passover."
— Noam Zion, Author of two widely used Haggadot

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Talks   Here are some of the talks we give.
    300 Ways to Enhance Your Seder: How to Make an Unforgettable Seder  An illustrated talk, featuring the fascinating and humorous account of a 25-year project that obtained translations of the Four Questions from hundreds of people around the globe; historical and cultural elements; how you can use for great fun; connect your children to your genealogy; puzzles and games; lots more. Widely acclaimed. Duration: 1 hour. Projection screen preferred.
    How to SuperCharge Your Seder:  Ideas to enliven your Seder, from decorations, themes and songs to games and puzzles, based on the author's 30-plus-years of creating novel Seder experiences, these are outlined on Murray's Seders for You website. After seeing the illustrations, you'll understand why Murray's seders were featured on PBS and both authors were written up in The New York Times.
    Childrens Talks:  A combination of topics, keyed to school children and their parents: why people around the world speak different languages, do you know people who speak other languages, your ancestry, dialects versus languages, dying languages, is IMing a language. Includes copious examples of the sounds of languages around the world. Best for 3rd-to-7th grade.
    Jews Around the World:  Their customs, music and chants as it pertains to the Four Questions – and the unusual locations where Jews were found in the course of this translation project. Also includes the history of the Questions, and how they developed over time.
    Chants and Music of the Four Questions:  Chants and melodies used by Jewish communities around the world, from Bukharan, Libya, Turkey and Yemen, and those used in other languages as well: Aramaic and Judeo-Iraqi. Different pronunciations, different orders, different texts too.
    Special Themes:  Talks tailored to specific age groups, interests and themes can be developed. Discuss with our booking agent (contact information above).

Passover begins Wednesday evening, April 8, 2009

Schedule    Our schedule of talks. Come hear us!

Nov 19 2008
The Hebrew Corner     Info: Cantor Avima Darnov
Marlboro, NJ

Feb 1 2009
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel     Info: Tracy Horwitz
South Orange, NJ

Mar 1 2009
Main Line Reform Temple     Info: 610-649-7800
Wynnewood, PA

Mar 22 2009
Germantown JCC     Info: Elana Shaw
Germantown, PA

Mar 29 2009
Temple Beth El     Info: Shari Sparks
Allentown, PA

Mar 30 2009
Stephen Wise Synagogue     Info: Rabbi Dena Klein
New York, NY

Apr 2 2009
Cong. B'nai Israel     Info: Linda Davies
Rumson, NJ

We're actively booking dates for next year. Contact us!