Professor David Peimer
Purim and the Contemporary Hamans of Jewish History: Sinwar, Nasrallah, Ayatollahs
Summary
This presentation will consider what the story of Purim really means for us today–and who the Hamans are in our times. We will explore the lives and ideas of Sirwar, Nasrallah, and the Ayatollahs in the current curve of the long and winding road of Jewish history. We will also ask how they influenced so many. And who will be the next Haman?
Professor David Peimer
David Peimer is a Professor of Literature, Film and Theatre in the UK. He has worked for the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, New York University (Global Division) and was a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University. Born in South Africa, David has won numerous awards for playwriting and directing in New York, UK, Berlin, EU Parliament (Brussels), Athens, Budapest, Zululand and more. He has most recently directed Dame Janet Suzman in his own play, Joanna’s Story, at London Jewish Book Week. He has published widely with books including: Armed Response: Plays from South Africa, the digital book, Theatre in the Camps. He is on the board of the Pinter Centre (London), and has been involved with the Mandela Foundation, Vaclav Havel Foundation and directed a range of plays at Mr Havel’s Prague theatre.