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woven ofHebrew and Jewish folklore andthreads from modern civilization.It is intended as a play for children(ages 10 to 16).  \nBloch Publishing CompanyNew York  \nUhe orpateet (Bift  \nChr(rratest(pifta fantasy  \nby  \nEly E.Pilchik  \nBLOCH PUBLISHING COMPANY  \nNEW YORK  \nLibrary of Congress Catalogue No.:65-1998rCopyright I965by Ely E.Pilchik  \nAll rights for staging this play or any part thereof byprofessional or amateur groups,or for its presentationon radio or television,are reserved by the author.  \nDedicated  \nto the ever-living memory of  \na devoted wife,beloved mother,adored grandmother.May her spirit of Jewish motherhood,reflected in these pages,guide the footsteps of her grandchildren.  \n# FOREWORD\n\nThe woof of this fantasy consists of threads drawn fromold Hebraic folk-lore;the warp has been unrolled from thespool of today's reality.This cloth is designed for childrenages 10 to 16.If there be some over the age of 16 whose earsare attuned to the whispers of whimsy,let them come andshare.  \nThis fantasy is meant to be staged.Though the cast con-sists of 34,no more than 18 actors are required.One actorcan play two or three of the minor roles.  \nMy secretary,Mrs.Evelyn Piwola,has been of inestimablehelp in this work.I am deeply grateful to her.  \nE.E.P.","cbCaih5ZO6It1kWp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih5ZO6It1kWp","pdf",3752833,104,"English","# Foreword\n## Production Notes","[{\"question\":\"Who is the target audience for The Greatest Gift?\",\"answer\":\"The play is specifically intended for children between the ages of 10 and 16, though the author notes that anyone who enjoys whimsy is welcome to experience it.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the inspiration behind the play's narrative?\",\"answer\":\"The story is woven from a combination of old Hebraic folklore and threads of modern reality.\"},{\"question\":\"How many actors are needed to stage this play?\",\"answer\":\"While the cast consists of 34 roles, no more than 18 actors are 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