Tag: Catskills

Morris Katz, a Polish Holocaust survivor and renowned Borscht Belt entertainer who was known for his unique speed-painting act, is being commemorated in a new exhibit curated by Eddy Portnoy at YIVO Institute for Jewish Research.
The Borscht Belt, a historic hub of Jewish comedy in the Catskills, is being revived through new comedy shows organized by the Borscht Belt Museum.
Abandoned resorts in the Catskills, once part of the famed Borscht Belt catering to Jewish clientele, are repeatedly catching fire, sparking grief and concerns among locals.
In this episode of Unorthodox, cookbook author Jake Cohen discusses his new cookbook featuring revamped Jewish recipes for everyday cooking, including dishes for Rosh Hashanah.
The article explores the current state of Holocaust survivors in the Catskills and the challenges of preserving the memory of the Holocaust.
Styopa and Simon plan a trip to Bluebell Inn in the Catskills, reminiscent of the once-popular Jewish resort area known as the Borscht Belt.
"The Borscht Belt: Revisiting the Remains of America's Jewish Vacationland" by Marisa Scheinfeld explores the decline of old Jewish resorts in the Catskills, once a thriving vacation spot for Jews.
The Catskills hold a unique place in Jewish American history, notably known for the Borscht Belt resorts that catered to Jewish guests seeking leisure and entertainment.
In Sullivan County, NY, zoning changes are prompting developers to replace outdated bungalows with modern townhouses, impacting the traditional Jewish holiday culture in the area that dates back to post-World War II.
New zoning regulations in Sullivan County, NY, updated to meet state building codes, are leading to the disappearance of Catskills bungalow colonies that have been a staple in Jewish vacationing.
The Red Apple Rest was a beloved roadside restaurant in Southfields, N.Y., where travelers stopped on their way to the Catskills, serving over a million customers a year at its peak in the 1950s.
A Catskills bungalow colony with a rich history dating back to 1941, originally founded by Nathan Jacoby, was recently the site of a reunion organized by his granddaughters.