
YAEL UNTERMAN
Yael Unterman is a lecturer, author, and Bibliodrama facilitator. She has published two books that were finalists in national book awards competitions, as well as essays, stories, poems, and reviews. For more, see www.yaelunterman.com
'A Picasso': A window onto a less familiar corner of World War II history - review
'Tuesdays with Morrie' on stage in moving Jerusalem production - review
'The Accomplices': A story of Jewish activism and antisemitic apathy - review
'Alice by Heart': A wartime coming-of-age musical based on Alice in Wonderland - review
Clearly a major group effort, this production wowed the audience on opening night with exquisite songs, playful and dynamic choreography, splendid acting, and moments of surreal comedy.
'Armida e Rinaldo': A rarely performed opera arrives in Jerusalem - review
This piece had only been performed a single time since its debut, over two centuries ago, and it has a connection with Jerusalem
Three doses of tragicomic drama: An Evening with Tennessee Williams
Tennessee Williams (1911-1983) was a highly influential American playwright who explored themes of human frailty and resilience
New art exhibit presents a new dawn for Queen Esther
To experience the live ritual, contact alana.ruben at gmail.com or EsthersThrone on Instagram to schedule a time.
'The Value of Names': A Jewish lens on a difficult piece of US history
The Value of Names delves into a troubling chapter of American history through a Jewish lens.
'Miracle on South Division Street': A miraculous play in Jerusalem - review
The latest play, fresh from its off-Broadway run, is Miracle on South Division Street by acclaimed playwright Tom Dudzick.
'Last Night in Florence': A play on antisemitism threatening Jewish life - review
Last Night in Florence is a surprising yet refreshing hybrid of upbeat jazz with dark and difficult themes – as if urging us to find harmony and light in our current challenges as well.
Books: A novel escape
Fergus O’Connell creates a story within a story by two women imprisoned in Theresienstadt.
Alternative reality: The 'What Ifs' of Jewish History
A history professor delves into the world of Jewish counterfactual history – like what if Israel had been established in East Africa?
Books: Seeing God’s face
A Tel Aviv University professor attempts to understand how we anthropomorphize deities.