An unconventional glimpse into the famed puppeteer's background is on display at the Bay Area Contemporary Jewish Museum - and it includes a satirical pre-WWII marionette of Hitler

'We exchange emotions and it lifts our spirits,' says puppeteer putting on shows for kids and their parents seeking protection from Russian strikes

The Karon Theater offers more space and facilities for the city's beloved children's theater, with its original train carriage still on site