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The Hebrew Lesson

Short Play, Drama  /  4m

Wolf Mankowitz

The Hebrew Lesson
by Wolf Mankowitz

It is the time of the 'Troubles' (1921). An elderly Jew is trying to learn essential phrases in Gaelic. A young man breaks in seeking shelter from the Black-and-Tans. The Jew feeds and shelters him, finally dressing him unwillingly as a Jew to escape…

The Hebrew Lesson

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It is the time of the 'Troubles' (1921). An elderly Jew is trying to learn essential phrases in Gaelic. A young man breaks in seeking shelter from the Black-and-Tans. The Jew feeds and shelters him, finally dressing him unwillingly as a Jew to escape the Black-and-Tans. The man is saved and has learned a little of the character and philosophy of the Jews.
M4 (young, elderly)
  • Time Period 1920s
  • Setting An attic.
  • Features Period Costumes

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