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SUMMARY:Theodore Bikel Centennial Celebration with Aimee Bikel
DESCRIPTION:Join Theo Bikel's widow\, Aimee as she weaves a magnificent tri
 bute to her late husband\, Theodore Bikel\, through film clips\, personal 
 stories\, and moving musical selections. \nThis 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 D
 ylan and Ochs in Greenwich Village\, from "Fiddler on the Roof" to civil r
 ights marches in Mississippi\, as Bikel was at the center of every Jewish 
 cultural and political moment of our times.\n\nIn-Person Only at Anshe Eme
 t Synagogue.&nbsp\;Dessert Reception to Follow Program.\n\nCost:\nMember: 
 $25/adult\nNon-Member: $35/adult&nbsp\;\nRegister Here\nTheodore Meir Bike
 l (1924-2015) was a legendary Academy\, Emmy\, Tony and Grammy nominated A
 ctor and folksinger\; a civil rights\, peace\, and Jewish activist\; and a
  devoted labor union leader. He was known for creating iconic roles on sta
 ge\, 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 th
 an any actor in history. With Pete Seeger\, Theo founded the Newport Folk 
 Festival\, and recorded dozens of best selling albums in many languages. H
 e 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 und
 ying devotion to Tikkun Olam\, the daily work of making our world a better
  place.
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