Malice at the Palace

Name: Pre-Oscar Party at KI
Start: 2020-02-09T19:00:00+00:00
End: 2020-02-10T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Keneseth Israel

March 10, 2017 by Barbara Lerman-Golomb Leave a Comment

It is traditional during the Jewish political holiday of Purim (March 11-12) to present a playful Purim shpiel. Last year in the midst of the very contentious election season, I penned A Presidential Purim Parody, with the brave Queen Esther/Hillary, the righteous Mordecai/Bernie and their divisive opponent, Haman/Donald.

Things didn’t quite work out the way many had hoped. So allow me to present an epilogue in the spirit of Purim, featuring The “Not Ready for the Presidency” Players.

King Donald roams the palace halls,
Dressed in his royal robe,
Displaying “tremendous” touchiness,
Despite being a germaphobe.
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Indivisible: With Liberty and Justice for All

February 17, 2017 by Barbara Lerman-Golomb Leave a Comment

Recently, a group of more than 50 concerned citizens gathered at a home in Villanova for a meeting organized by Rise Up: Indivisible Lower Merion. Indivisible is a national grassroots effort that helps citizens become more civically engaged through local organizing, specifically by targeting members of Congress. [Read more…]