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On the 11th day of Christmas: Meet Perihan, the fairy godmother


When we last left you, the Karagöz puppets were jumping up and down whilst engaging in a hot debate about religion.  Leave it to religion to stir things up.  Hacivad Bey and Yehuda Rebbe had just co-recited a quote from … Continue reading

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On the 10th day of Christmas: Meet Yehuda Rebbe, the Jewish wise man


So, today we are meeting Yehuda Rebbe, the Jewish wise man.   This is a far cry on the spectrum from ridiculous to sublime if you consider that yesterday we met Safiye Rakkase, the vainglorious dancing girl.  She ignores Yehuda Rebbe … Continue reading

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