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NIGHT STORIES Will Conclude South American Tour This Saturday in Rio de Janeiro (Nov 26, 2025)
NIGHT STORIES Will Make Its Off-Broadway Premiere At Wild Project Beginning December 17 (Nov 14, 2025)
BLACKOUT COCKTAILS and More to Take Place in December at Wild Project (Nov 10, 2025)
NIGHT STORIES Will Conclude South American Tour This Saturday in Rio de Janeiro (Nov 26, 2025)
NIGHT STORIES Will Make Its Off-Broadway Premiere At Wild Project Beginning December 17 (Nov 14, 2025)
BLACKOUT COCKTAILS and More to Take Place in December at Wild Project (Nov 10, 2025)
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NIGHT STORIES Will Conclude South American Tour This Saturday in Rio de Janeiro
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
NIGHT STORIES, comprising four tales of reanimation by Yiddish poet and resistance fighter Avrom Sutzkever, will conclude its South American tour this Saturday, November 29th at Cine Teatro Joia in Rio de Janeiro.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2025
NIGHT STORIES, comprising four tales of reanimation by Yiddish poet and resistance fighter Avrom Sutzkever, will conclude its South American tour this Saturday, November 29th at Cine Teatro Joia in Rio de Janeiro.
NIGHT STORIES Will Make Its Off-Broadway Premiere At Wild Project Beginning December 17
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
NIGHT STORIES, a collection of four tales by Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor Avrom Sutzkever, will begin performances Off-Broadway on December 17 at Wild Project.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
NIGHT STORIES, a collection of four tales by Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor Avrom Sutzkever, will begin performances Off-Broadway on December 17 at Wild Project.
BLACKOUT COCKTAILS and More to Take Place in December at Wild Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
wild project has revealed the diverse slate of programming scheduled to be presented in their space this December. All events will take place at wild project.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
wild project has revealed the diverse slate of programming scheduled to be presented in their space this December. All events will take place at wild project.
SHTUMER SHABES Developmental Reading to be Presented by The Congress for Jewish Culture
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025
The Congress for Jewish Culture will present a developmental reading of SHTUMER SHABES, an exciting new play by Rokhl Kafrissen. Learn more and see how to attend the reading.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025
The Congress for Jewish Culture will present a developmental reading of SHTUMER SHABES, an exciting new play by Rokhl Kafrissen. Learn more and see how to attend the reading.
Performances Begin Tomorrow for THE ESSENCE at Theatre 154
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025
Performances will begin tomorrow for THE ESSENCE: A YIDDISH THEATRE DIM SUM, a fast-paced comedy which has been playing to sellout crowds for over a decade throughout the Northeast and Europe as well as at the NY International Fringe Festival.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025
Performances will begin tomorrow for THE ESSENCE: A YIDDISH THEATRE DIM SUM, a fast-paced comedy which has been playing to sellout crowds for over a decade throughout the Northeast and Europe as well as at the NY International Fringe Festival.
BASHEVIS'S DEMONS Ends Limited Run Today at Theatre 154
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025
BASHEVIS'S DEMONS, which debuted in Stockholm in December 2023, made its official Off-Broadway bow at Theatre 154 running December 18 through Sunday, January 5.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025
BASHEVIS'S DEMONS, which debuted in Stockholm in December 2023, made its official Off-Broadway bow at Theatre 154 running December 18 through Sunday, January 5.
BASHEVIS'S DEMONS To Be Presented At Out of the Box Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024
BASHEVIS'S DEMONS, which debuted in Stockholm in December 2023, will make its official Off-Broadway bow at Out of the Box Theatre, 154 Christopher Street (between Greenwich & Washington Streets), with performances beginning December 18th and running through January 5th.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024
BASHEVIS'S DEMONS, which debuted in Stockholm in December 2023, will make its official Off-Broadway bow at Out of the Box Theatre, 154 Christopher Street (between Greenwich & Washington Streets), with performances beginning December 18th and running through January 5th.
VIDEO: Speakers And Artists Attend NYC's Annual Commemoration Of The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024
Experience NYC's annual event commemorating the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, featuring Broadway artists and notable speakers. Watch the video.
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024
Experience NYC's annual event commemorating the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, featuring Broadway artists and notable speakers. Watch the video.
Photos: Inside NYC's Annual Commemoration Of The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024
Each April 19th, the Congress for Jewish Culture, along with Friends of the Bund, Jewish Labor Committee and Workers Circle, has organized a gathering of musicians, academics, and survivors and their families at ‘Der Shteyn’ (the stone) in the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Plaza in Riverside Park, (83rd/84th Streets). See photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024
Each April 19th, the Congress for Jewish Culture, along with Friends of the Bund, Jewish Labor Committee and Workers Circle, has organized a gathering of musicians, academics, and survivors and their families at ‘Der Shteyn’ (the stone) in the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Plaza in Riverside Park, (83rd/84th Streets). See photos from the event.
Speakers And Artists To Participate In Event Marking 81st Anniversary Of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024
Each April 19th, the Congress for Jewish Culture, along with Friends of the Bund, Jewish Labor Committee and Workers Circle, has organized a gathering of musicians, academics, and survivors and their families at Der Shteyn (the stone) in the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Plaza in Riverside Park, (83rd/84th Streets).
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2024
Each April 19th, the Congress for Jewish Culture, along with Friends of the Bund, Jewish Labor Committee and Workers Circle, has organized a gathering of musicians, academics, and survivors and their families at Der Shteyn (the stone) in the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Plaza in Riverside Park, (83rd/84th Streets).
New Congress for Jewish Culture Website Surpasses One Million Views
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023
Read about the success of the Congress for Jewish Culture's revamped website, which has surpassed one million views with its translation of the LEKSIKON FUN DER NAYER YIDISHER LITERATUR (BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF MODERN YIDDISH LITERATURE).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023
Read about the success of the Congress for Jewish Culture's revamped website, which has surpassed one million views with its translation of the LEKSIKON FUN DER NAYER YIDISHER LITERATUR (BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF MODERN YIDDISH LITERATURE).
Zoom Party Will Be Held For The Congress for Jewish Culture's New Website
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023
The Congress for Jewish Culture has unveiled their exciting, revamped website in honor of their 75th Anniversary. Find out how to attend a special Zoom party here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023
The Congress for Jewish Culture has unveiled their exciting, revamped website in honor of their 75th Anniversary. Find out how to attend a special Zoom party here!
The Congress for Jewish Culture to Celebrate Diamond Jubilee With Website Launch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2023
Discover the latest updates from the world of entertainment. From the digital premiere of 'The Dybbuk' and other classic plays to the launch of the Congress for Jewish Culture's new website, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2023
Discover the latest updates from the world of entertainment. From the digital premiere of 'The Dybbuk' and other classic plays to the launch of the Congress for Jewish Culture's new website, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
'Night Of The Murdered Poets' Commemoration Set For This Thursday Evening At The Wild Project
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2023
On the night of August 12, 1952, 13 Jewish writers, artists, journalists, and scientists were executed by a firing squad in Moscow's infamous Lubyanka prison after years of confinement and torture to extract false confessions of treason and espionage. This mass execution, which would become known as the “Night of the Murdered Poets,” was one of Joseph Stalin's last crimes before his death six months later.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2023
On the night of August 12, 1952, 13 Jewish writers, artists, journalists, and scientists were executed by a firing squad in Moscow's infamous Lubyanka prison after years of confinement and torture to extract false confessions of treason and espionage. This mass execution, which would become known as the “Night of the Murdered Poets,” was one of Joseph Stalin's last crimes before his death six months later.
'Night Of The Murdered Poets' Commemoration Set For August 10 At The Wild Project
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2023
On the night of August 12, 1952, 13 Jewish writers, artists, journalists, and scientists were executed by a firing squad in Moscow's infamous Lubyanka prison after years of confinement and torture to extract false confessions of treason and espionage. This mass execution, which would become known as the “Night of the Murdered Poets,” was one of Joseph Stalin's last crimes before his death six months later.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2023
On the night of August 12, 1952, 13 Jewish writers, artists, journalists, and scientists were executed by a firing squad in Moscow's infamous Lubyanka prison after years of confinement and torture to extract false confessions of treason and espionage. This mass execution, which would become known as the “Night of the Murdered Poets,” was one of Joseph Stalin's last crimes before his death six months later.
Video: 80th Anniversary Of The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising In New York City Now Available For Viewing
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2023
Today, the Congress of Jewish Culture posted a video on YouTube of the entire 80th Anniversary ceremony of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, held last Wednesday in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2023
Today, the Congress of Jewish Culture posted a video on YouTube of the entire 80th Anniversary ceremony of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, held last Wednesday in New York City.
Actors, Authors, and Speakers Will Appear at Tomorrow's Event Marking 80th Anniversary Of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023
Each April 19th, the Congress for Jewish Culture, along with Friends of the Bund, Jewish Labor Committee and Workers Circle, has organized a gathering of survivors and their families, activists, academics, and musicians at the stone in Riverside Park’s Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Plaza.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023
Each April 19th, the Congress for Jewish Culture, along with Friends of the Bund, Jewish Labor Committee and Workers Circle, has organized a gathering of survivors and their families, activists, academics, and musicians at the stone in Riverside Park’s Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Plaza.
Speakers and Artists to Participate in Event Marking 80th Anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023
Each April 19th, the Congress for Jewish Culture, along with Friends of the Bund, Jewish Labor Committee and Workers Circle, has organized a gathering of survivors and their families, activists, academics, and musicians at the stone in Riverside Park’s Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Plaza.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2023
Each April 19th, the Congress for Jewish Culture, along with Friends of the Bund, Jewish Labor Committee and Workers Circle, has organized a gathering of survivors and their families, activists, academics, and musicians at the stone in Riverside Park’s Warsaw Ghetto Memorial Plaza.
Photos: Top Swedish Dignitaries Attend American Production of WAITING FOR GODOT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2021
Stockholm’s prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre commissioned America’s Congress for Jewish Culture to present director Moshe Yassur’s critically acclaimed 2013 Off-Broadway Yiddish language staging of WAITING FOR GODOT. The production played to three sold out houses November 13th and 14th.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2021
Stockholm’s prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre commissioned America’s Congress for Jewish Culture to present director Moshe Yassur’s critically acclaimed 2013 Off-Broadway Yiddish language staging of WAITING FOR GODOT. The production played to three sold out houses November 13th and 14th.
WAITING FOR GODOT Opens Tonight in Stockholm With All American Cast
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 13, 2021
Stockholm’s prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre commissioned America’s Congress for Jewish Culture to present director Moshe Yassur’s critically acclaimed 2013 Off-Broadway Yiddish language staging of Waiting For Godot
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 13, 2021
Stockholm’s prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre commissioned America’s Congress for Jewish Culture to present director Moshe Yassur’s critically acclaimed 2013 Off-Broadway Yiddish language staging of Waiting For Godot
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