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The History of the Purim Spiel with Motl Didner

Hosted By: The Workers Circle

Whether performed as a communal celebration, a political protest, a work of art, an act of defiance or simply as entertainment, the Purim Shpil has a long and rich history as the earliest form of Yiddish theater.

Join us for this presentation in Yiddish and English on the history of the Purim Shpil featuring videos, photographs, and artistic representations from the Renaissance through the present day.

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