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A Huge Performance In their attempts to gather support for the Jews in Nazi occupied Europe , the members of the Emergency Committee not only published ads and articles , but also produced a show called “ We Will Never Die , ” which presented the grave situation of the European Jews . Many people heard about this for the first time when they saw this performance . The show was performed twice in New York City on March 9 , 1943 and was seen by as many as 40 , 000 people . 5 It was important to the members of the Emergency Committee to attract huge audiences . Explain how each of the following details about the show helped to attract large audiences : There were 200 singers on stage . Both Jewish and non-Jewish actors performed in the show . The leading actors , director , and conductor were among the most famous celebrities in America at the time . The show was performed in many large cities throughout the United States . 6 The show was called “ We Will Never Die . ” Why do you think this name was chosen ? 7 The show took place on a stage with two 40-feet high tablets of the Ten Commandments in the background and ended with the Kaddish ( the prayer that is recited in memory of the dead ) . Why do you think they decided to end the performance with this prayer ? 8 Why do you think that a show was an effective way to convey information and messages ( especially before the age of television and computers )?
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