Saturday, February 11th, following Shabbat Service

Joining us this month will be members of the cast of Cygnet Theatre’s upcoming musical production, Parade: Sandy Campbell (Lead Actress), Brandon Maier (Lead Actor) and Sean Murray (Director) (pictured below, left to right). Appearing with them will be Tifereth Israel member, ADL National Commissioner and San Diego Regional Board member, Marlene Recht.

Parade tells the true story of Jewish Northerner and pencil factory manager Leo Frank, accused and convicted in 1913 of murdering thirteen-year-old, Mary Phagan in Atlanta, Georgia. Set against the backdrop of his controversial trial and conviction, Parade explores the deep love that grows between Leo and his wife Lucille as they work together to fight for his freedom.

There were major doubts about Frank’s guilt, and charges that false testimony helped convict him. But Frank quickly became a convenient scapegoat in a South still reeling from Civil War losses, and rife with anti-Semitism.

At trial, Frank received the death penalty, which was later commuted to life imprisonment by Georgia’s governor. But on August 17, 1915, the prisoner was yanked from his cell and hanged from an oak tree by a group of men.

The well-publicized incident spurred the formation of the Anti-Defamation League, which fights anti-Jewish bigotry, and a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan.

Shabbat services begin at 9:15 a.m. After services everyone is invited to enjoy a light Kiddush lunch followed by the presentation and discussion. Childcare will be available during the presentation.

Join us to see Parade as part of our ongoing series Tifereth Israel Presents…, providing unique programming, discounted tickets, or other benefits to members and friends with an enduring interest in local cultural events. You may also email Program Director, Beth Klareich or phone her at (619) 697-6001 ext. 108 for more information.

If you are interested in sponsoring a Midrash Shabbat Kiddush lunch, please speak with Norm Katz, Perry Arenson, or Rabbi Rosenthal.