I have always striven to raise the voice of hope for a world where hate gives way to respect and oppression to liberation.
Theodore BikelI refuse to do shows that are narrowly constructed, that appeal to only one sentiment. I do a lot of Jewish material in front of non-Jews and a lot of non-Jewish material in front of Jews on the simple theory that the non-Jews are entitled to a glimpse of a Jewish world and the Jews are entitled to a glimpse of the world.
Theodore BikelNo doubt unity is something to be desired, to be striven for, but it cannot be willed into being by mere declarations.
Theodore Bikel