Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By admin on February 11, 2022

The cast, crew, and their families of Morris Theatre Guilds The Diary of Anne Frank would like to thank Rabbi Jenny Steinberg Kuvin and Rabbi Emeritus Charles Rubovits of the Joliet Jewish Congregation on Midland Avenue in Joliet for graciously welcoming them at a recent Shabbat service.

As the cast members prepare for their upcoming production, they wanted to further deepen their understanding of the Jewish religion and heritage by attending the Shabbat service.

After services, the rabbis gave a tour of the facility explaining its unique architecture and the meaning and reasons behind many of the customs. Rabbi Kuvin also sang and assisted with the pronunciation of many of the Hebrew prayers that are sung during the production.

The cast felt it was very important to not only be able to recite these prayers in correct Hebrew but also to know the meaning behind the words.

Performances of The Diary of Anne Frank will be March 4 through 13 at the Morris Theatre Guild Playhouse, 516 W. Illinois Ave. in Morris.

The story is the impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic. Tickets are available online at morristheatreguild.org or by calling 815-942-1966. Advance online ticket purchases are $15, while tickets at the box office at the door will be $20 if available. Buying tickets online is recommended to guarantee availability and selection of seats. Masks are recommended when entering the theater but may be removed when patrons are seated.

For questions or more information about The Diary of Anne Frank, The Morris Theatre Guild or to make a donation, e-mail info@morristheatreguild.org.

The Morris Theatre Guild is an Illinois nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation and development of the performing arts in the Fox Valley area.

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Morris Theatre Guild cast visits local synagogue to prepare for 'The Diary of Anne Frank' - Morris Herald-News

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