Yiddish Theater and the American Jewish Experience with Avi Hoffman

This program is part of our 3rd Annual Author, Film, and Music Festival Series showcasing renowned speakers, authors, and musicians.
About this Event

Join Avi Hoffman for a presentation like no other. Yiddish Theater and the American Jewish Experience tells the story of how Yiddish theater helped generations of Jewish immigrants preserve their language, culture, humor, and traditions while building new lives in America. Featuring historians, scholars, and performers including Avi Hoffman, the documentary traces Yiddish theater from its European roots and New York’s legendary Second Avenue to its decline and remarkable modern revival.

Avi Hoffman is an award-winning actor and internationally recognized advocate for Jewish culture, Yiddishkayt, and Holocaust awareness. Best known for his acclaimed one-man shows Too Jewish and Still Jewish After All These Years, his credits include Magic City, Bloodline, Law & Order, and numerous Yiddish films. He has received Congressional recognition and was inducted into the Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame.

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