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What
is The
Story of Esther? It's the story of a young woman whose bravery
and self respect is
at the heart of the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Who are The Famous Chelm Players? Only the finest group of bumbling
amateur actors you've ever seen. They hail from the legendary "town of fools" called
Chelm. Their mission: to bring the stories of the Jewish
holidays and the Scriptures to life.
Led by schoolmaster Farfel
Klotz, the troupe includes Minde Tsimmes, the baker's wife; Mendel Nudnik,
the tailor; Shmuel Greps, the dairyman; Teresh Gribbenes, the butcher;
Shmendrik Krank, the carpenter; and Tseitel Kugele, a young mother.
The story of Esther takes place in the ancient city of Shushan, where King Ahashverus -
under the influence of evil advisor Haman - chooses Esther as his wife. When Haman begins a
campaign to rid Shushan of its Jewish citizens, Esther risks her life to
reveal herself to be one of them. The king's better judgement
prevails, and Haman is foiled.
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