Written by Charlie Varon, this clever dramedy follows an ambitious rabbi who arrives at a synagogue preaching '21st century Judaism.' When his message unsettles some of the synagogue's board members, Rabbi Sam's fight to save Judaism becomes a fight to save his job. The play investigates pulpit politics and questions what we really want from our faith leaders and institutions.
Cast and Creative Team for Rabbi Sam at Theatre Ariel
Creative Team
Jesse Bernstein
Producing Artistic Director
Jesse Bernstein
Director
Jesse Bernstein
Adapter
Leah Walton
Director
News About Rabbi Sam at Theatre Ariel
THE MELTING POT, THE SCRIBE & CROSSING DELANCEY Set for Theatre Ariel 36th Season
August 27, 2026 Theatre Ariel will present its 36th season in Philadelphia, featuring a reimagined historic drama, a solo show by Jesse Bernstein, and Salon Series readings of contemporary and classic Jewish comedies.About the Theatre
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Gazelles & Garters: A Song of Songs Burlesque! (09/07/25-08/14/25)
What's Wrong With This Picture? By David Margulies (03/09/24-03/17/24)
The Gett: One Woman's Creation Myth by Liba Vaynberg (11/11/23-11/19/23)
The Substance of Fire by Jon Robin Baitz (10/14/23-10/22/23)
To Reach Across a River by Marshall Botvinick (04/29/23-05/07/23)
Amsterdam by Maya Arad Yasur and Translated by Eran Erdy (02/18/23-02/26/23)
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