B’nai Sholom to Host Screening of “The Catskills,” Documentary on the Rise and Fall of the Borscht Belt

B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany presents the Capital Region premiere of “The Catskills,” a feature-length documentary film on the rise and fall of the Borscht Belt, Saturday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany.

Refreshments available. Admission: $5 contribution. Non-B’nai Sholom congregants must register in advance at

https://forms.office.com/r/GsiREvhqXs.

With a treasure trove of lost-and-found archival footage and a cast of characters endowed with the gift of gab, “The Catskills” journeys into the storied mountain getaway that served as refuge for Jewish immigrants fleeing poverty as well as a lavish playground for affluent Jewish families. Stand-up comedians share their best shtick while former waiters, entertainers and dancers recount tales of the family-run resorts and bungalows that inspired films like “Dirty Dancing.” From lox to herring, this celebration of Jewish-American life is all you can eat.

Peabody Award-winning journalist-turned-filmmaker Lex Gillespie’s film was released in January 2024.

Film and image provided by Malecón Films.

For more information, visit www.bnaisholomalbany.org or contact the B’nai Sholom office: 518-482-5283, office@bnaisholomalbany.org.