For Sigal and Helen

who contribute so much
to the world of opera
and to the world, generally



 

 

 

For many centuries, the Jewish people of Europe
lived in small market towns called shetls. Most of these towns were in an area of Eastern Europe
known as "the Pale of Settlement."

Many Eastern European Jews were annihilated during World War II and so the shetls are no more. But the rich culture of these communities has survived.

This story is a revision of a traditional tale which
has wisdom and humor , an important element of
the Jewish literary heritage.

 

 

 

 

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