Tag Archives: High Holy Day

Karagöz buys rags, loves “musique,” quotes Orhan Veli Kanık

Posted on September 30, 2012 by lizcameron

After honoring the Jewish high holy days in an uncharacteristic respectful silence and period of meditation and contemplation, Karagöz is back in full force. Despite all of his quiet days, he has been observing Celebi, Tiryaki and Esma sharing their favorite … Continue reading →

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Karagöz wishes Yehuda Rebbe L’Shana Tova

Posted on September 18, 2012 by lizcameron

Karagöz, my impish and oppositional puppet, is very serious today, and this, my friends, is an unusual event. Karagöz, the little chorus of dancing ladies tell me, has decided to honor one of our sage puppet elders, Yehuda Rebbe, the … Continue reading →