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"""The play's the thing to catch the conscience of the king."" King Ahasuerus, that is. Beware the Ides of Adar: A Shakespearean Purim Shpiel retells the Book of Esther through the words of William Shakespeare. Composed nearly entirely of verses from Shakespeare's plays and sonnets, Beware the Ides of Adar captures the drama, intrigue and emotion of the Book of Esther. With humor and wit, Beware the Ides of Adar is a clever read for Shakespeare enthusiasts and students of the Bible alike. As a Purim Shpiel, Beware the Ides of Adar can be easily produced with eight speaking parts and simple set and prop requirements. Staging suggestions are included at the back of the book. Classic artwork by Rembrandt and others illustrates the text. Whether staged as a shpiel or simply read for enjoyment, Beware the Ides of Adar is a beautifully presented tribute to the Book of Esther and Shakespeare."

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9781497435728

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Deborah Bodin Cohen has published six children's books and a teen novel. She has received numerous literary prizes, including a National Jewish Book Award. Her books include the Engineer Ari series, Nachshon who was Afraid to Swim, Papa Jethro, The Seventh Day and Lilith's Ark - Teenage Tales of Biblical Women. A rabbi and Jewish educator, Deborah Bodin Cohen is the Director of Congregational Learning at Har Shalom in Potomac, MD. Deborah Bodin Cohen and her husband David, a journalist, are joyfully raising three children: Arianna, Jesse, and Ezra. A crazy Collie named Indigo completes the family.

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