Jewish Superheroes

As I don my larger than life red, yellow and blue yarmulke, my super-big tzitzit, my multi-colored mitzvah shoes and my trusted yellow Shooby shirt, I hear the twittering and excited giggles of the audience ready to clap their hands and stamp their feet to the Shooby Doob Shloimy beat. Truth be told, I feel a little like Superman- on a mission to save the Jewish world- out to get Jewish children excited about being Jewish and learning Torah; to appreciate and cherish the incredible gift we have.

I had no idea that my chance meeting with Helen Heldenmuth- Shooby's co-creator- on a rainy African night in Johannesburg, would change my life and enable me to transform the way Jewish children connect to Torah.

 In every city I visit, whether it's London or Jerusalem, Sydney or New York, I rehearse with local children prior to the show enabling them to participate in song and dance in the stage version of Shooby Doob Shloimy alongside me.

By bringing their unique talents and personalities to the stage, they in turn inspire others who see them celebrating mitzvot, rejoicing in the beauty of Shabbat or telling the miraculous story of Pesach.

The music and lyrics of the three original Shooby Doob Shloimy CD's speak to the children of today in a language they understand. The catchy lyrics, rhythmic beat and hip melodies make the "edutainment" experience one of warmth and joy.

As I slip out of Shooby gear into civilian camouflage, anonymously melting into the scenery, I walk down the street feeling energized and uplifted, the images of Jewish children singing with all their hearts - ‘Torah's special for me and you' - are etched on my mind forever.

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