Tag: Sholem Aleichem

This article discusses the lesser-known daughter of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof, Shprintze.
The video discusses Sholem Aleichem's short story "We Sat as Four."
This article discusses the experiences of Jewish writers during wartime, focusing on two figures: Sholem Aleichem, a famous Yiddish writer from the late 19th and early 20th century, and Katja Petrowskaja, a contemporary writer.
Sheldon Harnick, the lyricist of the popular musical Fiddler on the Roof, has passed away at the age of 99.
The article discusses the significance of chickens in Jewish life.
Elia R. Karmona, a prominent figure in Ladino literature, is being compared to Sholem Aleichem in the context of Yiddish literary culture.
The article discusses a short novel by Sholem Aleichem called Moshkeleh Ganev, which was largely forgotten despite being published in 1903 and serialized in a Warsaw Yiddish daily.
Antony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden's pick for Secretary of State, has a notable Yiddish writer in his lineage.
The exhibit "Mark Twain and the Holy Land" at the New-York Historical Society Museum and Library celebrates the 150th anniversary of Mark Twain's travelogue "The Innocents Abroad."
"In Dreams Begin Responsibilities" is a significant literary work by Delmore Schwartz that captures the process of its creation and its impact on a new intellectual movement.
At the age of 68, the author reflects on their journey of learning Yiddish later in life, despite not growing up with the language spoken fluently at home.
The author of the text reflects on their early years in a Soviet Jewish household, disconnected from their Jewish heritage, but finding solace in Jewish literature which offered a connection to their roots.
Dovid Bergelson, a prominent Yiddish novelist loyal to the Soviet government, was executed by Stalin in 1952.
Simchat Torah flags, once a popular Jewish tradition in Eastern Europe, have evolved into miniaturized Torah scrolls that children now carry proudly during Simchat Torah celebrations.
In episode 145 of "If I Were a Fiddler," the focus is on the Yiddish production of Fiddler on the Roof, titled Fidler afn Dakh.
Yiddish literature, often associated with humor, primarily features a dark, anti-redemptive comedy where characters face doom and suffering, contrary to the Western-Christian storyline of grace and love.
Adam Kirsch's book "The People and the Books" explores the rich tapestry of Jewish literature from Moses to Sholem Aleichem, highlighting key figures like Disraeli, Judah Halevi, and Maimonides who grappled with central themes of God, Torah, the Land of Israel, and the Jewish people.
The article discusses the Soviet-Jewish experience through the lens of artists and intellectuals who faced betrayal and persecution under Stalin's regime.
This article discusses the significance of I.L. Peretz, a prominent figure in modern Jewish literature who passed away 100 years ago.
The text discusses the author's relationship with Irving Howe and their collaboration on Yiddish literature projects.