Yiddish Theater History: From Shtick to Stardom
Hosted By: My Jewish Learning
It’s hard to believe now, but plays in Yiddish were at one point regularly performed in some of the biggest cities in the world.
From the late 19th century to the years before World War II, Yiddish theater was a global phenomenon.
Who were the stars of the Yiddish stage? What were some of the landmark plays? What issues did they tackle?
Dive into the often forgotten history and legacy of the Yiddish theater in this engaging four-week course from My Jewish Learning and Debra Caplan, one of the top historians in the field.
Each of the four sessions will consider a different moment in Yiddish theater history, moving chronologically.
And each session will also feature an opportunity to engage directly with a scene from a Yiddish play related to the session topic.
Zay gezunt, and we’ll see you in class!
