The 1939 Yiddish film "Mothers of Today" depicts the clash between old-world values and modernity through the characters of Mrs. Valdman, a traditional neighbor, and Mrs. Bokser, a modern woman.

The New York Jewish Film Festival is featuring a 1939 Yiddish-language movie called "Mothers of Today," which was filmed in the Bronx in just five days.

In "Confusion and Illusions: 1939," authors Jehuda Reinharz and Yaacov Shavit discuss the challenges faced by Jewish leaders in Europe, the United States, and Palestine leading up to World War II, particularly focusing on the plight of Polish Jews amidst rising anti-Semitism and deteriorating conditions.