The Hebrew Theater: Between The War and the Holocaust
2003; Indiana University Press; Volume: 8; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2979/isr.2003.8.3.168
ISSN1527-201X
Autores Tópico(s)Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies
ResumoThe echoes of the Nazis' rise to power, World War II, and the Holocaust of the Jews in Europe had repercussions in the land of Israel, finding their way into the press, public opinion, and the reactions and stands of the leaders of the Jewish yishuv, as well as into Hebrew literature and the plays that were either published or staged in the theaters. The plays that were performed were mostly translated. As far as original Hebrew drama was concerned, almost the only treatment of current events to be found was in the various programs of HaMatate, the satirical cabaret theater, and especially in Nathan Alterman's chansons. The latter included many topical allusions, such as: a protest song lamenting the fate of a Jewish child in a cynical and cruel world governed by Gestapo law; a parody on the Munich Agreements; and songs glorifying those volunteering for the British Army, the Jewish Brigade and the Red Army in order to fight the Nazi invaders. 1 Only in 1946, in the aftermath of the war, was an original Hebrew play relating to current events staged in the Habimah Theater. This was Aharon Ashman's HaBesorah [Good Tidings].
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