Rabbi discusses Jewish history with "Fiddler on the Roof" actors

Rabbi Max Weiss of Oak Park Temple talks with HC's Cooper
photo credit: Kimberly Fornek/Pioneer Press

Check out this excellent article by Kimberly Fornek in the Doings about a visit from Rabbi Max Weiss of Oak Park Temple with the cast and crew of "Fiddler on the Roof," the spring musical at Hinsdale Central.

The article does a great job of describing how actors learned to prepare for their roles by learning from Weiss.  "That way of life that you are going to be signing and dancing about doesn't exist anymore anywhere in the world," Weiss said.  Students learned about the Jewish culture represented in the play, including matchmaking customs and details of Orthodox Judaism.  The actors also discussed the history of anti-Semitism that still exists, even recently in the western suburbs.

What a great educational experience!  Christine Hicks, who retired for the English department last June, is directing "Fiddler," and invited Weiss to come.  Hinsdale Central's Charlie Cooper is the designer for all drama shows at Central, including "Fiddler."

Don't forget to come see Fiddler on the Roof, on March 12, 13, and 14 at 7:00 p.m.  The play is directed by retired English teacher Christine Hicks, and so is sure to be awesome.  For more information, please call 630-570-8165.