The Shiva of Ethel Zimmerman
"Sometimes having sex is a very good way to get through grief."
- Sue
Vera did not want the Jewish mourning tradition of shiva for her mother, Ethel, but Vera’s daughter, Audrey, insisted. Neither of them anticipates the effects of oversexed Aunt Laila, trying to recapture her youth, the confessional from the boy next door or the mysterious stranger, bringing secrets from long ago. Grab a rugelach and a pull up a chair to create community for the shiva of Ethel Zimmerman.
Semi-Finalist, 2025 National Jewish Plays Contest, Jewish Plays Project
