Fiddler on the Roof

 Tuesday's presentation on Touro Synagogue and Temple Sinai both reflect a denomination of Reform Judaism, one in which Jewish customs and traditions should be modernized. For some particular reason, that reminded me of a movie entitled Fiddler on the Roof. I watched the film in my sophomore year of high school so the details may be a bit unclear. The film is an adaptation of the popular musical by Jerry Bock. The film centers on a Jewish family living in a town of Tsarist Russia in 1905. The Tevye family is considered to be a poor family and Reb Tevye struggles in his position as the head of the household. His problems revolve around his daughters and their marriages. Throughout the movie, Tevye is faced with the reality that his family is breaking down, in which Tevye refuses to accept. Since the movie is a musical adaptation, the songs also express themes of tradition and family values.

 If you happen to come across the chance to see the musical I highly recommend it (it may be weird if you don’t grasp the situation/background though). Or you can watch/browse the film on YouTube. I am pretty sure the film has copyright protections and whatnots, but I believe it’s something called: utilizing resources.