This event is in the past.It took place on March 29, 2026 at Borscht Belt Museum.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkBefore the Borscht Belt became comedy central, its hotels competed to book cantors with Metropolitan Opera pedigrees for the High Holidays. This panel digs into the showbiz-spiritual phenomenon with period recordings and stories from the Catskills' synagogue days.
Jewish cultural history
Live panel discussion
Musical storytelling
Nostalgic Catskills era
Tips
š"learned (and laughed) a lot"
šØ"scrappy but fun" museum vibes
Catskills Cantors Panel
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Literature TalkLiterature TalkBefore the Borscht Belt became comedy central, its hotels competed to book cantors with Metropolitan Opera pedigrees for the High Holidays. This panel digs into the showbiz-spiritual phenomenon with period recordings and stories from the Catskills' synagogue days.
Jewish cultural history
Live panel discussion
Musical storytelling
Nostalgic Catskills era
Tips
š"learned (and laughed) a lot"
šØ"scrappy but fun" museum vibes
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