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July 2016
Comedies from Theatre Chevruta They say that comedy works in threes. Theatre Chevruta will prove it by presenting three comedies this year. After last April’s very successful performances of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Theatre Chevruta is shifting gears to have a lighthearted fourth season at the APJCC. It includes two rarely-seen, lighthearted plays by very famous writers, and a one-night-only special event by a local writer. “In our first two seasons,” says artistic director Doug Brook, “we presented one comedy and one drama. Last year, in part to honor the 100th anniversary of the birth of Arthur Miller, continued on page 12
In This Issue... Jewish organizations welcome new staff and volunteers, P4, 5, 19 Creating an income for life, P8 Knitzvah celebrates ten years, P10 The augmented reality of Pokemon Go and Judaism, P13
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