This program will also present a history of 20th century Jewish life, from pre-war Jewish Vienna to pre-State Israel, from Broadway’s “The Sound of Music” to the folk scene of Dylan and Ochs in Greenwich Village, from “Fiddler on the Roof” to civil rights marches in Mississippi, as Bikel was at the center of every Jewish cultural and political moment of our times.
In-Person Only at Anshe Emet Synagogue. Dessert Reception to Follow Program.
Cost:
Member: $25/adult
Non-Member: $35/adult
Theodore Meir Bikel (1924-2015) was a legendary Academy, Emmy, Tony and Grammy nominated Actor and folksinger; a civil rights, peace, and Jewish activist; and a devoted labor union leader. He was known for creating iconic roles on stage, film, and TV, such as Captain Von Trapp in the Broadway production of The Sound Of Music, and he played Tevye in Fiddler On the Roof more than any actor in history. With Pete Seeger, Theo founded the Newport Folk Festival, and recorded dozens of best selling albums in many languages. He was beloved for his leading role in keeping Yiddish culture alive, and for being an outspoken voice for Justice. He is most cherished for his undying devotion to Tikkun Olam, the daily work of making our world a better place.
