From Bokerts-Omp, Florida, this is Behind the Bima.

On this episode, a powerful father and son duo who've made an indelible mark on both the Jewish

community and the broader cultural landscape.

Rabbi Goldberg sits down with the one and only Venn Shapiro and his father David Shapiro in

an intimate, heartfelt conversation that explores everything from then's path into political

commentary to the profound

impact of David's musical genius on his son's life and career.

The Shapiros take us behind the scenes of their remarkable collaboration on the new musical

We Will Rise, a stirring production spotlighting the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising that moved Israeli

audiences to tears and ignited renewed hope in challenging times.

Discover how a shared love of learning, faith, and the power of music

forged an unbreakable bomb between father and son

and gleaned parenting insights from David on raising a child who not only sits at your side in synagogue,

but partners with you on grand creative endeavors.

All this and more behind the Bima.

Wow, what a privilege. How excited to go behind the Bima, Ben. Welcome back behind the Bima.

And Mr. Shapiro, David, thank you for joining us behind the beer up Bima.

To talk about this amazing collaboration, the musical that took Israel, I would say by storm,

but that had enormous impact, inspiring.

We Will Rise, which I know showed, I believe there were eight showings of it in Israel,

maybe Israel's largest theatrical production, really extraordinary.

I read their views, I heard from people who were there, and I had the privilege, Mr. Speer.

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