News   The book has sold very well; many accolades from folks who loved it as a gift; and we're actively scheduling our very well-received Passover programs.

Bookings   Contact Sara Ruderman
                  Tel: 212-877-3273 Cell: 585-233-2050
                  Email: sara4music@yahoo.com

Reviews
"Would one or two languages have permitted us to say Dayenu? Obviously not! The linguist in me takes great delight in this book. How is this night different? We feast upon the Word." — Theodore Bikel, star of screen and stage
 "Amazing! 300 Ways to Ask The Four Questions dramatically demonstrates a global reach for this most-observed ritual of the Jewish people."
— Dr Ron Wolfson, Professor and ex-President, American Jewish University
 "This is a volume to be savored! A unique and joyous collection. 'The People of the Book' are shown to be 'The People of the Four Questions.'"
— Rabbi Alan Silverstein, PhD, Past President, Int'l Rabbinic Assembly
 "300 Ways to Ask The Four Questions makes for a multi-cultural Seder like none before in the history of Passover."
— Noam Zion, Author of two widely used Haggadot

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Talks   Here are some of the exciting talks we give.
    300 Ways to Enhance Your Seder: How to Make an Unforgettable Seder  An illustrated talk, featuring the fascinating and humorous account of a 25-year project that obtained translations of the Four Questions from hundreds of people around the globe; historical and cultural elements; how you can use for great fun; connect your children to your genealogy; puzzles and games; includes audio examples of languages around the world and lots more. Widely acclaimed by all audiences. Duration: 1 hour. Projection screen preferred.
    Childrens Talks:  A combination of topics, keyed to school children and their parents. Includes interactive activities ("signing" the Ma Nistana in the Semaphore used by the Israeli Navy, learning Hebrew Morse Code), plus these topics: the role of the Four Questions in the seder, the history of the Four Questions, do you know people who speak other languages, how Jews around the world chant the Ma Nishtana, dialects versus languages, your ancestry, and dying languages. Includes copious examples of the sounds of languages around the world. Best for 3rd-to-7th grade. [The adult talk, 300 Ways to Enhance Your Seder, is best for older children.]
One Day School's Project:  A Hebrew Day School in NJ developed a school-wide project based on the book. Each class learned a language, and performed it while dressed in costumes for that country. See 2 minute video.   Inspire your school to do something similar!
    How to SuperCharge Your Seder:  Ideas to enliven your Seder, from decorations, themes and songs to games and puzzles, based on the author's 30-plus-years of creating novel Seder experiences, these are outlined on Murray's Seders for You website. After seeing the illustrations, you'll understand why Murray's seders were featured on PBS and both authors were written up in The New York Times.
    Jews Around the World:  Their customs, music and chants as it pertains to the Four Questions – and the unusual locations where Jews were found in the course of this translation project. Also includes the history of the Questions, and how they developed over time.
    Chants and Music of the Four Questions:  Chants and melodies used by Jewish communities around the world, from Bukharan, Libya, Turkey and Yemen, and those used in other languages as well: Aramaic and Judeo-Iraqi. Different pronunciations, different orders, different texts too.
    Special Themes:  Talks tailored to specific age groups, interests and themes can be developed. Discuss with our booking agent (contact information above).

Passover begins Monday evening, April 18, 2011

July 14 2010
Berkshire Hills Emanuel Vacation Center     Info: Roni Stein
Copake, NY

Mar 27 2011 - 10:30am
Cong. Beth El-Ner Tamid     Info: Ellen Glassman
Broomall, PA

Apr 3 2011 - 9:30 am
Temple Beth Sholom - Hazak     Info: Alan Blocher
Cherry Hill, NJ