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This popular series of FREE performances is brought to you by the
City University of New York.*


A Vitsl un a Kitsl: A Celebration of Yiddish Humor

Just in time for Purim! The greatest comedy routines and
songs from Sholem Aleichem, Dzigan and Shumacher, Mikhl
Rosenberg, Molly Picon and more presented by Di Folksbiene
Trupe
(The Troupe) Leizer Burko, Motl Didner, Danielle
"Elize-Rokhl" Dorter, Richard "Ruvn" Kass, Daniella Rabbani
and Amanda "Miryem-Khaye" Seigel.

Directed by Motl Didner, Musical Direction by Zalmen Mlotek

IN YIDDISH WITH ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN SUPERTITLES
March 18,2008 at 7pm - Hunter College, Lang Recital Hall (212)772-4448
March 19,2008 at 4pm - Lehman College, Lovinger Theater (718) 960-8025
March 27,2008 at 2pm - Brooklyn College, Levinson Theater (718) 951-4500


Hershele Ostropolyer
A Musical Reading


A musical folk play by S.Gershonson adapted by Josef Glikson
Directed by Zalmen Mlotek

A dramatization of the delightful tales of the beloved folk hero,
Hershele from Ostropol, a compassionate jester who uses his
wits to battle injustice. In this episode, Hershele, passing
through a strange town, organizes a group of working-class
men and women to foil the avarice and greed of a local villain.

IN YIDDISH WITH ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN SUPERTITLES
April 30, 2008 at 2pm - Brooklyn College, Levinson Theater (718) 951-4500
April 30, 2008 at 7pm - Hunter College, Lang Recital Hall (212) 772-4448
May 14,2008 at 4pm - Lehman College, Studio Theater (718) 960-8025

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