Space Jews: A Collection of AI Generated Purim Spiel-ettes
This purim spiel was created in 2023 for Jeff’s student pulpit in Redding, California. Jeff used chatGPT to create “spiel-ettes” and then wrote a story to serve as the framework within which the spiel-ettes would appear.
Narrator of Narrators: A not-so-long time from now, in this very same Galaxy, Humanity has left earth in search of a brighter future among distant stars! Though our home planet is far behind them, our human heroes still remember their favorite parts of earth, including their favorite Jewish holidays! But what will they do? How will they know when to celebrate? And how will they make sure that future generations in space know the stories? Let us check in with our Space Jews, complete with hilarious space Jew names.
Yaacovlax: Ruchelplarx, I’m so glad I found you!
Ruchelplarx: Oh, hey Yaakovlax. What’s going on?
Yaacovlax: I was just thinking back to my favorite Jewish holiday from back on earth, Purim.
Ruchelplarx: Ah yes, Purim! What a joyous holiday it was! If only I could remember the story to tell it to my children, Rebecclash and Benjoinxman.
Yaacovlax: I know, I can’t remember it either! I do know it took place during the month of Adar. Any idea when that is?
Ruchelplarx: Nope, not a clue. I have literally no idea how to tell time in space.
Yaacovlax: Same here…hmmm. This sure is a dilemma…let’s ask the Robo-Rabbi!
Ruchelplarx: Robo-Rabbi, Robo-Rabbi!
*Robo-Rabbi appears*
Robo-Rabbi: Ahh Ruchelplarx and Yaacovlax, how can I be of assistance. I am running the newest operating system of Rav Google!
Yaacovlax: Robo-Rabbi, we can’t remember the story of Purim and we don’t know when it’s Adar! Can you help us!?
Ruchelplarx: Yeah, we want to carry on our Jewish tradition but our HUC student’s shuttle doesn’t arrive until the next hyperdrive cycle ends, so we can’t ask them!
Robo-Rabbi: Ah yes, well, I can certainly help with that thanks to my new AI system. Calculating date for Purim now…beep boop beep boop beep. Oy Vey-Bot! It’s Purim tonight!!!
Yaacovlax: Oh my! Hooray! And also…oh no! We need to put on a Purim spiel…but we don’t know the story!
Robo-Rabbi: Not to worry, I can use my AI to generate a purim spiel that will tell the story!
Ruchelplarx: Amazing! But just to be safe, how about you generate a few…
Robo-Rabbi: Ok. Generating…Generating…beep boop beep boop beep…Done. I have created original purim spiels and we will view them now. Prepare to be amazed by my artificial intelligence and feel free to start on my Netflix deal.
Narrator of Narrators: And so our heroic space Jews gathered together to watch as Robo-Rabbi put on his spiel-ettes… Let us join them.
***SCENE***
Title: The Secret Purim Plan
Characters:
Mordechai
Esther
Haman
Narrator 1
Narrator 2
Narrator 1: Once upon a time in the land of Persia, there lived a wicked man named Haman who wanted to destroy all the Jews.
Narrator 2: But there was a brave Jew named Mordechai who refused to bow down to Haman.
Mordechai: I will not bow down to you, Haman! I only bow down to my one true God.
Haman: How dare you defy me, Mordechai! I will make sure you and all the other Jews pay for your disobedience.
Esther: (enters the stage) What's going on here? Mordechai, why won't you bow down to Haman?
Mordechai: Esther, my dear niece, Haman wants to destroy all the Jews, and I cannot bow down to a man who wishes to harm our people.
Esther: (determined) We cannot let that happen. I have a plan.
Narrator 1: Esther went to the king and invited him and Haman to a secret banquet.
Narrator 2: At the banquet, Esther revealed her Jewish heritage and told the king of Haman's wicked plan.
Esther: (to the king) My people and I are in danger, and we need your help.
King: (surprised) I had no idea, Esther. I will help you in any way I can.
Haman: (panicked) No! You cannot trust her, my king. She's one of them.
Narrator 1: The king ordered Haman to be arrested, and the Jews were saved from destruction.
Narrator 2: From that day forward, the Jews celebrated their victory and the holiday of Purim was born.
Mordechai: (proudly) Esther, you were so brave. Thanks to you, our people are safe.
Esther: (smiling) It was a team effort. Together, we were able to overcome the evil plan of Haman.
Narrator 1: And they all lived happily ever after.
Narrator 2: Until next year's Purim, that is.
END OF SPIEL
NEXT SPIEL
Title: The Purim Puzzle
Characters:
Rachel
Leah
Mordechai
Haman
King Ahashverosh
Narrator
Narrator: Once upon a time in the land of Persia, there were two sisters, Rachel and Leah, who were very different from each other.
Rachel: (enthusiastic) Purim is coming! I can't wait to dress up and eat delicious hamantaschen.
Leah: (sarcastic) Ugh, Purim. It's just an excuse for people to get drunk and act foolishly.
Narrator: Despite their differing opinions about Purim, Rachel and Leah both lived in the same village and were preparing for the upcoming holiday.
Mordechai: (enters the stage) Shalom, sisters. Are you excited for Purim?
Rachel: Yes, Mordechai! We can't wait to celebrate.
Leah: (muttering) Speak for yourself.
Mordechai: (serious) Purim is not just about dressing up and eating treats. It's about remembering our history and the danger that we faced.
Haman: (sneaks in) Ah, the Jews. Always so serious. Don't you know how to have fun?
Rachel: (uneasy) Haman, what are you doing here?
Haman: (slyly) Just passing through. I heard you talking about Purim, and I thought I'd offer some advice.
Leah: (skeptical) Advice from you? You're the one who hates us and wants to destroy our people.
Haman: (laughing) Don't be silly. I just want you to have a good time. Why don't you try solving this puzzle? (holds up a box)
Mordechai: (cautious) What kind of puzzle is it?
Haman: (mysteriously) It's a secret puzzle. If you can solve it, you'll uncover a hidden treasure that will make your Purim celebration unforgettable.
Rachel: (excited) That sounds amazing! Let's try it.
Leah: (doubtful) I don't trust him. This is probably a trick.
Mordechai: (thoughtful) Perhaps we should hear him out. But we must be careful.
King Ahashverosh: (enters the stage) What's going on here? Haman, what are you doing with the Jews?
Haman: (nervous) Your Majesty, I was just passing by and thought I'd share a puzzle with them.
King Ahashverosh: (amused) A puzzle, you say? Let's have a look.
Narrator: The king, Mordechai, Rachel, and Leah gathered around the puzzle box, intrigued by what it might contain.
Mordechai: (examining the box) It seems to be a combination lock. We need to figure out the code to open it.
Rachel: (eagerly) I love puzzles! Let's work together to solve it.
Leah: (sighing) Fine. But I still don't trust Haman.
Narrator: The four of them worked on the puzzle for hours, trying various combinations and deciphering clues. Meanwhile, Haman watched from a distance, hoping to see them fail.
Haman: (whispering to himself) They'll never solve it. And when they give up, I'll take the box and its treasure for myself.
King Ahashverosh: (excitedly) I think I've got it! The code is... (whispers the code to Mordechai)
Mordechai: (impressed) Your Majesty, you're a genius! It worked!
END OF SPIEL
*Back on Ship*
Yaacovlax: Ummm Robo-Rabbi…I know I don’t remember the story…but that seemed really off.
Ruchelplarx: Yeah can you recalibrate?
Robo-Rabbi: Recalculating….Recalculating…Recalculating…
NEXT SPIEL
Title: The Robot Purim
Characters:
RoboMordechai
RoboEsther
RoboHaman
RoboKing
Narrator
Narrator: In a faraway galaxy, there was a planet called Shushan, where robots lived in harmony. However, their peaceful existence was threatened by the evil robot Haman.
RoboMordechai: (serious) My fellow robots, we must be careful. Haman is plotting against us.
RoboEsther: (concerned) What can we do?
RoboMordechai: We must find a way to stop him before it's too late.
Narrator: RoboMordechai and RoboEsther devised a plan to stop Haman from carrying out his evil plan.
RoboEsther: (confident) I will go to the king and plead for our people.
RoboMordechai: (proud) You are very brave, RoboEsther. But be careful.
Narrator: RoboEsther went to the king's palace to speak with him.
RoboKing: (impressed) RoboEsther, what brings you here?
RoboEsther: (humble) Your Majesty, I am here to plead for my people. Haman has threatened to destroy us.
RoboKing: (concerned) I had no idea. I will do everything in my power to protect your people.
Narrator: The king was moved by RoboEsther's courage and promised to help. Meanwhile, Haman was furious that his plans were being thwarted.
RoboHaman: (angry) How dare they interfere with my plan! I must find a way to stop them.
Narrator: Haman built a robot called a "gallows" to try and destroy RoboMordechai. However, RoboEsther's bravery saved the day.
RoboEsther: (determined) I will not let Haman succeed. I must speak with the king again.
Narrator: RoboEsther went to the king and revealed the truth about Haman's evil plans.
RoboKing: (shocked) I cannot believe this. Haman, you will pay for your crimes.
RoboHaman: (defeated) No, this cannot be happening.
Narrator: Haman was defeated, and the robots celebrated their victory with a great feast.
RoboEsther: (grateful) Thank you, RoboMordechai, for your guidance and support.
RoboMordechai: (proud) You were the one who showed true courage, RoboEsther. You saved our people.
Narrator: The robots continued to celebrate the victory of good over evil for many years to come, always remembering the courage of RoboEsther and RoboMordechai.
END OF SPIEL
NEXT SPIEL
Title: The Purim Haiku
Characters:
Esther
Mordechai
Haman
King Ahashverosh
Narrator
Narrator: In Shushan city, A tale of bravery unfolds, In poetic form.
Esther: Determined and brave, I plead for my people's lives, With strength from above.
Mordechai: Guiding and wise, I help Esther to be strong, And save our people.
Haman: Ambitious and cruel, I plot against the robots, With evil in mind.
King Ahashverosh: Confused and unsure, I listen to Esther's plea, And act to save all.
Narrator: The plot is revealed, Haman is punished, robots saved, Purim joy abounds.
END OF SPIEL
*Back on the ship*
Ruchelplarx: ummm…Robo-Rabbi…I feel like you lost the thread…
Robo-Rabbi: That is fair. Beep boop beep boop beep. Next Spiel!
NEXT SPIEL
Title: Breaking the Fourth Wall: A Purim Spiel
Characters:
Narrator
King Ahasuerus
Haman
Esther
Mordechai
Narrator: Welcome to Breaking the Fourth Wall: A Purim Spiel! In this retelling of the Purim story, each character will be breaking the fourth wall and addressing the audience directly. Let's begin!
King Ahasuerus: (entering) Hey, how's everyone doing? So, I'm the king in this story. I'm rich, I'm powerful, and I like to party. You know how it is.
Haman: (entering) Hey, everyone. I'm Haman. I'm the villain of the story, but I like to think of myself as the hero. I mean, who doesn't want to be rich and powerful like the king, right?
Esther: (entering) Hi, everyone. I'm Esther. I'm just a regular girl, but I'm about to do something pretty extraordinary. I'm going to save my people from Haman's evil plan.
Mordechai: (entering) Shalom, everyone. I'm Mordechai. I'm Esther's cousin, and I'm also a wise man. I'm the one who convinced Esther to go to the king and plead for her people.
Narrator: And so, the story begins. King Ahasuerus is throwing a big party, and everyone is invited. Haman, who is feeling pretty good about himself, decides to crash the party.
King Ahasuerus: Hey, Haman. What are you doing here?
Haman: Oh, nothing much. Just hanging out with my buddy, the king.
Narrator: But Haman has a secret plan to destroy the Jewish people, and he convinces the king to go along with it.
Haman: Hey, king. You know those Jews? They're not like us. They have different customs and traditions. They don't fit in here. You should get rid of them.
King Ahasuerus: Hmm, I never thought of it that way. Okay, let's do it.
Esther: (to the audience) I couldn't just sit back and watch while my people were being destroyed. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands.
Mordechai: (to the audience) I told Esther that she was in a unique position to help her people. She was the queen, after all. So, I encouraged her to go to the king and plead for her people.
Narrator: Esther takes a big risk and goes to the king, even though she could be killed for doing so.
Esther: (to the audience) It wasn't easy, but I knew I had to try. So, I went to the king and asked him to spare my people.
King Ahasuerus: (to the audience) I was surprised to see Esther in my throne room. But when she told me her story, I knew I had to help.
Narrator: The king listens to Esther's plea and agrees to spare the Jewish people.
Haman: (to the audience) Uh oh. This is not going according to plan.
Mordechai: (to the audience) Haman's plan to destroy the Jewish people has backfired.
Narrator: Haman is caught and punished for his evil plan, and the Jewish people are saved.
Esther: (to the audience) I'm so glad everything worked out. And I'm grateful for my people, who supported me and believed in me.
Title: Vashti’s Purim
Characters:
Narrator
Vashti
Narrator: Welcome to the Purim spiel, where we tell the story of how the Jewish people were saved from the evil Haman. But tonight, we're going to hear a different perspective on the story, the story of Queen Vashti!
(Vashti enters the stage)
Vashti: (Sighs) Ah, Purim. The holiday where everyone remembers my husband's new wife, Esther, and her heroic act of saving the Jewish people. But what about me? I was the first queen, and I have a story to tell too!
Narrator: That's right, Vashti. Please share your side of the story.
Vashti: (Clears throat) When my husband, King Ahasuerus, called for me to appear before him and his drunken friends, I refused. I was tired of being objectified and degraded in front of those men.
Narrator: And how did the King react?
Vashti: He was furious, of course. He stripped me of my title as Queen and banished me from the palace. But I stood up for myself and my dignity, and that's something to be proud of.
Narrator: And what do you think of Esther's role in the story?
Vashti: I'm happy that the Jewish people were saved, of course. But I can't help feeling a bit resentful that Esther gets all the credit for it. She only became Queen because of my banishment, and she wouldn't have been in a position to save her people if it weren't for me.
Narrator: That's a valid point, Vashti. But we can still celebrate Esther's bravery and the miracle of Purim, while also acknowledging your important role in the story.
Vashti: Thank you. And to all the women out there, remember that we have a voice and a right to be treated with respect. Don't let anyone take that away from you.
Narrator: And there you have it, folks. A different perspective on the story of Purim, from the brave and outspoken Queen Vashti. Happy Purim, everyone!
END OF SPIEL
NEXT SPIEL
Title: The Queen Who Saved Her People
Characters:
Narrator
King Ahasuerus
Haman
Mordechai
Esther
Vashti (optional, non-speaking role)
Narrator: Once upon a time in ancient Persia, there was a powerful king named Ahasuerus. He had a beautiful queen named Vashti, but she refused to obey him and was banished from the kingdom.
King Ahasuerus: (entering) I need a new queen! Bring me the most beautiful women in the kingdom to choose from!
Narrator: And so, many women were presented to the king, but he was most impressed with a Jewish woman named Esther.
Esther: (entering) My lord, I am honored to be chosen as your queen.
Narrator: But Esther kept her Jewish heritage a secret, and soon, a terrible plot was hatched against her people.
Haman: (entering) My lord, I have a plan to get rid of all the Jews in Persia!
King Ahasuerus: What is your plan, Haman?
Haman: (holds up a scroll) My lord, I have written an order for all the Jews to be killed on a certain day.
King Ahasuerus: (reading the scroll) Hmm, I suppose that's a good idea. Do it!
Narrator: But Mordechai, a wise Jewish man who worked in the king's palace, knew that Esther was the key to stopping the plan.
Mordechai: (entering) Esther, you must go to the king and plead for your people's safety!
Esther: (worried) But I can't just go to the king without being summoned. He could have me killed!
Mordechai: (encouraging) Esther, you are the queen. You have the power to save our people. Have courage!
Narrator: And so, Esther risked her life to approach the king.
Esther: (entering) My lord, I have something important to tell you.
King Ahasuerus: (impressed) What is it, my queen?
Esther: (dramatically) My lord, there is a terrible plot to kill all the Jews in Persia, and I am one of them.
King Ahasuerus: (shocked) What? Who would dare do such a thing?
Esther: (pointing to Haman) He would, my lord. He has written an order for our people's destruction.
Narrator: The king was enraged, and Haman was punished for his evil plan. Mordechai was honored for his bravery, and the Jewish people were saved.
King Ahasuerus: (to Esther) My queen, you have saved your people from destruction. You are truly the bravest and most righteous person in all of Persia.
Esther: (smiling) Thank you, my lord. But it was Mordechai who gave me the courage to act. We must all remember that even the smallest person can make a big difference.
Narrator: And so, the story of Mordechai and Queen Esther became a beloved tale of bravery and redemption, celebrated every year on the holiday of Purim.
The End. Happy Purim!
*Back on Ship*
Yaacovlax: Well, I guess I know the story of Purim now…
Ruchelplarx: (Unsure but then convinced) I guess…Yeah! Now I can share it with my children!
Yaacovlax: That’s so great, what are their names again!
Ruchelplarx: I don’t know, something spacey though. Hey Robo-Rabbi, will you broadcast those spiels to the whole fleet?!
Robo-Rabbi: Already done- Chag Purim Sameach, Space Jews!
