In Praise of "Babel's Daughter":
"Chaya has an unusual combination of talents....the psychological training to enable her to self-reflect and self-reveal, the lyrical flair to put her experiences to verse, and the stage presence to make audiences keen to come along with her for the ride....Her wordplays alone, delivered like an old-new hybrid between a rap and a rapture, are well worth the journey. "
- Ha'aretz (National Israeli newspaper)
"Relating her story in both prose and poetry, Chaya is both entertaining and moving....her show is an intimate way for visitors to experience Israel. People who come to Israel experience an onslaught of historical facts and sites on a map but experiencing Jerusalem can be a deeper inner journey as well."
- Naamat Women Summer 2013 Magazine
"With poetry, humor, and poignant disclosure, Chaya Lester entertainingly wove her personal story, evoking identification, self-revelation, and connection to Torah. Like a fine film, images and insights of Babel's Daughter have endured for me contributing to my own unfolding awareness."
- Rabbi Eli Spitz, Orange County
"A Masterpiece! Fun, deep, beautiful, edifying, creative and truly poetic.".
- Sarah Yehudit Schneider, author & teacher
"Chaya's mastery of verbal imagery in a uniquely Jewish context rendered me speechless. As I listened with awe, admiration, and anticipation of each utterance, I had to remind myself to breathe....Chaya's nuanced interpretation of Israel stirs the soul. Chaya educates, entertains and enlivens your inner spark while flaming her own."
- Gayle Greenhut Schwartz, Haifa Israel
“Chaya Lester’s poetry is a gift to our era. Her deep yet soaring interpretations of Judaism bring it alive. Her works will uplift you and connect you in new ways to G-d and the world we live in.”
- Jennifer Laszlo-Mizrahi, Founder of The Israel Project, Washington DC
"It was a great pleasure and honor to have Chaya Lester in our community. Everyone loved the performance. Chaya is a prodigious talent!"
- Rabbi Wayne Dosick, San Diego CA
"An inspiring journey, eerily identifiable, yet refreshing. A must see for all who are searching, and those who have found and want a taste to remember."
- Leah Levy, Leah Levy Films
"Chaya is truly a poet and healer using her word wizardry to mend the heart and return it to its divine source. Her show brings the audience not to her salvation, but to their own. Whether Jewish or not, treat yourself to this soulful journey. You won't regret it."
- Rachel Kaplan, Berkeley CA
"Chaya Lester's show was a delightful and intense exploration of the Jewish American spiritual journey. While Chaya shares her personal story through hilarious characters, exquisite poetry, and subtle but profound Torah teachings, she invites us to reflect and explore our own journeys. I left the show being moved deeply by reflecting on the wondrous way that God is present in even the most unexpected parts of my life."
- Rabbi Kvod Wieder, CA
"A most intelligent performance piece on the reality of living the paradoxes of life for us in the Middle East. I highly recommend it to all. Not to be missed!"
- Rabbi Joe Schonwald, Jerusalem
- Ha'aretz (National Israeli newspaper)
"Relating her story in both prose and poetry, Chaya is both entertaining and moving....her show is an intimate way for visitors to experience Israel. People who come to Israel experience an onslaught of historical facts and sites on a map but experiencing Jerusalem can be a deeper inner journey as well."
- Naamat Women Summer 2013 Magazine
"With poetry, humor, and poignant disclosure, Chaya Lester entertainingly wove her personal story, evoking identification, self-revelation, and connection to Torah. Like a fine film, images and insights of Babel's Daughter have endured for me contributing to my own unfolding awareness."
- Rabbi Eli Spitz, Orange County
"A Masterpiece! Fun, deep, beautiful, edifying, creative and truly poetic.".
- Sarah Yehudit Schneider, author & teacher
"Chaya's mastery of verbal imagery in a uniquely Jewish context rendered me speechless. As I listened with awe, admiration, and anticipation of each utterance, I had to remind myself to breathe....Chaya's nuanced interpretation of Israel stirs the soul. Chaya educates, entertains and enlivens your inner spark while flaming her own."
- Gayle Greenhut Schwartz, Haifa Israel
“Chaya Lester’s poetry is a gift to our era. Her deep yet soaring interpretations of Judaism bring it alive. Her works will uplift you and connect you in new ways to G-d and the world we live in.”
- Jennifer Laszlo-Mizrahi, Founder of The Israel Project, Washington DC
"It was a great pleasure and honor to have Chaya Lester in our community. Everyone loved the performance. Chaya is a prodigious talent!"
- Rabbi Wayne Dosick, San Diego CA
"An inspiring journey, eerily identifiable, yet refreshing. A must see for all who are searching, and those who have found and want a taste to remember."
- Leah Levy, Leah Levy Films
"Chaya is truly a poet and healer using her word wizardry to mend the heart and return it to its divine source. Her show brings the audience not to her salvation, but to their own. Whether Jewish or not, treat yourself to this soulful journey. You won't regret it."
- Rachel Kaplan, Berkeley CA
"Chaya Lester's show was a delightful and intense exploration of the Jewish American spiritual journey. While Chaya shares her personal story through hilarious characters, exquisite poetry, and subtle but profound Torah teachings, she invites us to reflect and explore our own journeys. I left the show being moved deeply by reflecting on the wondrous way that God is present in even the most unexpected parts of my life."
- Rabbi Kvod Wieder, CA
"A most intelligent performance piece on the reality of living the paradoxes of life for us in the Middle East. I highly recommend it to all. Not to be missed!"
- Rabbi Joe Schonwald, Jerusalem
