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.

In Livingston Manor, New York, the Fosters, owners of restaurants, teamed up with Livingston Manor Central School to provide 2,000 meals weekly to families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Sullivan County, NY, zoning changes are prompting developers to replace outdated bungalows with modern townhouses, impacting the traditional Jewish holiday culture in the area that dates back to post-World War II.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.