Tag: Mid 20th Century
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The Borscht Belt resorts were abandoned long ago. But these signs point to a brighter future
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.
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.