Yiddish: A Tale of Survival tells the story of Yiddish’s remarkable comeback after the Holocaust. The documentary film follows three devoted Yiddish artists: Shmuel Atzmon, who started Israel’s first Yiddish Repertory Theatre; Bryna Wasserman, who upholds the legacy of the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre and founded Montreal’s International Yiddish Theatre Festival; and Milena Kartowsky, a dedicated advocate of Yiddish culture in Paris.
October 14th to 23rd : The documentary will be made available for viewing for those who have registered for the event.
October 20th at 12pm EST: Join us for a virtual discussion with filmmaker Abigail Hirsch, who will be in conversation with Dr. Adi Mahalel. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A.
Free reservations are required through Jlive.
Organized in partnership with the Jewish Public Library, The Segal Center, and The Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre.