What struck me as I saw “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” which is set in modern Tehran, is how 15 years after the Green Movement, the fire of the protestors is still burning.

The Jewish tradition loves serious play with words. This week’s Torah portion begins with God’s telling Moses, “Go to Pharaoh” (Exodus 10:1) to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. The problem is, ...

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