Yiddish Theaterby Anna Khomina, Research and Special Projects Intern, Center for Jewish History The tradition of Yiddish theater in America began in the 1880s and flourished into the 1920s, as Jewish immigrants streaming in from Eastern Europe yearned for a taste of the old country as well as a mode of entertainment and a gathering space that distracted them from the bustle and drudgery…
Upcoming Programs at the Center Sunday, June 7, 6:30 pm Isaac Babel: Life and WorksConversation Presented by YIVO Institute, the Russian American Foundation and RTVi (Independent Russian TV Network), as part of the 13th Annual Russian Heritage Month® Click here for more information. Sunday, June 7, 8 pm Touchdown IsraelFilm Presented by American Jewish Historical Society in partnership with JCC Manhattan’s 2015 Israel Film…
The American Sephardi Federation invites you to David Serero’s The Merchant of Venice. The French-Moroccan baritone opera singer directs and stars (as Shylock) in his own Sephardi adaptation of Shakespeare’s play about love, commerce, and bigotry. Featuring a diverse cast and Sephardi music. Two performances next week. Monday: http://cjh.org/event/2659 Wednesday: http://cjh.org/event/2660