A Catskill Carnival Virtual Tour: My Borscht Belt Life Lived, Lost, and Loved

Hosted by the Lower East Side Jewish Conservancy, this program offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Borscht Belt’s Golden Era from the perspective of someone who grew up there. It highlights both the glamour and the challenges of life in the Catskills, including the rise and decline of the region’s once-thriving hotel scene. The talk reflects on the cultural, economic, and personal shifts experienced over decades in this iconic Jewish vacation destination.