Molly Picon
by Anna Khomina, Research and Special Projects Intern, Center for Jewish History
In 1903, at five years old, Molly Picon (1898-1992) was on her way to a Philadelphia theater for a contest. On the trolley car, a drunken passenger challenged her to perform her act on the spot, and she complied, adding on an imitation of the drunk at the end,…
Yiddish Theater
by 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…
On Sunday, April 15th, the partners of the Center for Jewish History will host a second-hand book sale from 11am to 4pm.
The sale will include duplicate copies and “out-of-scope” work from the partners’ collections.
Discover used books about Jewish and general history, literature, art, biographies, religion and other related topics. Authors include Sholem Aleichem, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Itzik Manger, Chaim Grade and many…
Partner organizations of the Center
The Center’s website offers more information about each of the wonderful partner organizations that make up the Center for Jewish History. Please visit this page to learn about the partners’ vital work, invaluable collections and impressive commitments to preserving the Jewish past.