Lifelong Learning Lunch

The Borscht Belt: Catskills Comedy in Jewish American Culture

Tuesday, September 16, 12 - 2 P.M.

Enjoy an entertaining presentation with humor and clips exploring how Borscht Belt comedians and Catskill resorts shaped Jewish entertainment, eventually influencing American comedy as a whole.

Presenter Samantha Goldstein holds a PhD. in Literature from UC San Diego. She brings 13 years of directing and acting experience in San Diego theater and film, with training in stand-up and improv. For over two decades, she has taught comedy, literature, and creative writing.

A collaboration of Merage JCC and Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot.
Partially funded by a grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County.

12 p.m. - Lunch
  1 p.m. - Presentation

Register by 9/9

Location: Congregation Shir Ha-Ma'alot