Evoking the golden era of the Borscht Belt, this affectionate and nostalgic homage vibrantly showcases the humor, heritage, and spirit of the Jewish-American saga at the iconic Catskills summer resorts. Over the 20th century, the mountains north of New York City became lively havens for Jewish families, both working-class and affluent, famed for lavish buffets and nightclubs that fostered rising comic and musical talent. Entertaining anecdotes from performers, waiters, and resort guests, plus a wealth of archival material, evoke the vintage spirit of these iconic retreats, symbols of Yiddishkeit heritage and refuges from antisemitism. This delightful time capsule highlights the Catskills as a cultural touchstone and a crucible of the Jewish-American saga. <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/ffb057ad231d65a1466136fd92b052c5.jpg"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/7d1bab0909269b90adb3cc3fc0415179.jpg">

The Catskills

This affectionate and nostalgic homage vibrantly showcases the humor and spirit of the Jewish-American saga at iconic Catskills summer resorts.

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