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Tag: Mid 20th Century

0 Culture History

The Borscht Belt Fest celebrates the Jewish Catskills of yesteryear

Noa Yolkut in JTA · 17 Jun

Celebrating the nostalgia and cultural richness of the Jewish Catskills, the Borscht Belt Fest returns to Ellenville, New York, spotlighting the legacy of mid-20th-century resorts known for their humor and community.

0 History Communities

The Borscht Belt resorts were abandoned long ago. But these signs point to a brighter future

Irene Katz Connelly in Forward · 17 Aug 2023

The Borscht Belt resorts in Mountain Dale, New York, once popular among Jewish vacationers, have long been abandoned, but efforts are underway to commemorate their historical significance.

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The real story behind Sammy Davis Jr.’s conversion to Judaism

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 23 Feb 2023

This article discusses the conversion of Sammy Davis Jr. to Judaism and the challenges he faced as a Black man in the racist world of mid-20th century comedy.

0 Culture History

The World as They Found It

Frances Brent in Tablet · 31 Aug 2020

This reflective piece explores the lingering nostalgia and hidden traumas of mid-20th century modernism, as seen through the author's childhood in Chicago and reflections on Jewish cultural contributions.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

The Silence of the Dads

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 16 Jun 2017

The article explores the historical portrayal and cultural evolution of Jewish fathers in American society, contrasting with the more dominant stereotype of Jewish mothers.