Arts briefs

'Gluckel of Hamelin'

Arizona State University's Jewish Studies Program presents free performances of "Gluckel of Hamelin," the story of a young woman living in Hamburg, Germany, in the late 1600s.

Born in 1646 and married at 14, Gluckel gave birth to 12 children before her widowhood at age 44. Drowning in debt, she took on the family business, opened her own factory, traveled to fairs all over central Europe and skillfully arranged her children's marriages. She also took up a pen and for the next 24 years, wrote of her life, her dreams and her beliefs. Her memoir is the only pre-modern Yiddish text written by a woman.

Performances will be held 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Beeloes Caf‚, 501 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, and 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Beth El Congregation, 1118 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix. Call Beeloe's at 480-894-1230, or Beth El at 602-944-3359.

'Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins'

Arizona Jewish Theatre Company's Children's Division, Curtain Call, presents "Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins," a family-oriented musical performed by young actors, at Playhouse on the Park inside the Viad Corporate Center, 1850 N. Central Ave., Phoenix.

The play tells the tale of Hershel of Ostropol, who comes to save the village from the nasty goblins who have been robbing the villagers of their ability to celebrate Hanukkah. Show times are 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23; 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24; 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29; 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30; and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 for 18 and under. Call 602-264-0402.

Israeli jewelry designer

Yossi Harari, jewelry designer, will show his works Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30, at the Galleries of Neiman Marcus at Biltmore Fashion Park, 2420 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix.

Born in Israel, Harari created his first piece of jewelry at age 11. He now designs in a variety of metals, including his 24-karat gold collection, which can be seen at The Galleries of Neiman Marcus.

Call 602-381-0400.

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