In my mind the city of Ariel is a thorn in Israel's side and a serious obstacle to peace. — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
But, when I toil in the field of Jewish culture which I frequently do, I am indeed a Jewish artist. — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
I remain convinced that I can be a true universalist only when I am a better Jew. — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
While we all could agree that the Zionist ideal is alive and well, there is serious doubt whether the Zionist movement can… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
What moves me is neither ethnocentric pride nor sectarian arrogance. I make no claim that Jewish culture is superior to other cultures.… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
One might have thought the world would stop ascribing moral equivalence between acts of terrorism and acts of punishing terrorism. It has… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
I make no claim that Jewish culture is superior to other cultures or that the Jewish song is better than the song… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
For I firmly believe that Jewish life, indeed any communal life, can only be organized according to democratic principles. — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
I am a Zionist, an ardent supporter of Israel, its defender when I deem Israel to be right and its critic when… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
But there is a difference here: When Jewish children are murdered, Arabs celebrate the deed. The death of an Arab child is… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
I refuse to do shows that are narrowly constructed, that appeal to only one sentiment. I do a lot of Jewish material… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share Image
All too often arrogance accompanies strength, and we must never assume that justice is on the side of the strong. The use of power… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share
Although I am deeply grateful to a great many people, I forgo the temptation of naming them for fear that I might slight any… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share
I am a Zionist, an ardent supporter of Israel, its defender when I deem Israel to be right and its critic when I deem… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share
We live in a world of guns, bombs and terror. To conquer hate seems a nigh-impossible task. — Theodore Bikel Copy Share
On the stage you're there, it's live. There's a beginning, a middle, an end. When something is funny you hear it right away. — Theodore Bikel Copy Share
I tried for a while to be an agricultural worker and was hopelessly bored. To me it was meaningless. I would stand around in… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share
You always draw on your experiences with live audiences to know how to do comedy on films. You're working for a laugh that may… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share
Throughout my life I have cared as deeply about the songs of all peoples as I have about the rights of all peoples. — Theodore Bikel Copy Share
Despite a large body of work in films, TV, theatre and concerts, I am viewed by many as a Jewish artist. I do not… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share
But, when I toil in the field of Jewish culture which I frequently do, I am indeed a Jewish artist. — Theodore Bikel Copy Share
But there is a difference here: When Jewish children are murdered, Arabs celebrate the deed. The death of an Arab child is no cause… — Theodore Bikel Copy Share
'Retiring' - within that word is 'tiring,' and I'm not tired. I don't believe in retirement, really. — Theodore Bikel Copy Share
It's a sad thing to contemplate, but I'm the last surviving cast member of 'The African Queen.' — Theodore Bikel Copy Share
