The Shmooze
The Yiddish Book Center's podcast includes conversations with Jewish culture makers, plus news and stories related to Yiddish literature, language, and culture.
Previous episodes
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A Visit to Boston’s Vilna Shul
The Shmooze goes to Boston for a visit and tour of the Vilna Shul.
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Gefilte: The Story of One Family’s Holiday Tradition
Brooklyn-based writer and director Rachel Fleit shares the story behind her latest film, Gefilte.
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The Magnificent Esme Wells: A Coming-of-Age Story With a Tinge of Noir
Author Adrienne Sharp speaks with us about her latest novel, The Magnificent Esme Wells (April 2018).
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The Sunshine Theatre: The History of a New York City Yiddish Landmark
Judith Thissen talks about the Sunshine Theatre, one of the last of the iconic “vaud-pic” Yiddish theaters.
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American Jews and America's Game: Voices of a Growing Legacy in Baseball
Larry Ruttman is the author of American Jews and America's Game: Voices of a Growing Legacy in Baseball. On this episode, we learn about Larry’s love of the game and hear a few stories of his most memorable interviewees.
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The Story Behind the Discovery of the Lost Songs of World War II
Yiddish Professor Anna Shternshis talks about the new CD Yiddish Glory: The Lost Songs of World War II, which shares songs written by Jewish Red Army soldiers, refugees, victims, and survivors of Ukrainian ghettos.
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Lee Lee’s Rugelach: Possibly the Best Rugelach Anywhere!
Alvin Lee Smalls sits down with Lisa Newman to discuss his world famous rugelach.
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From the Vault: A Collection of Yiddish Sheet Music
Zeke Levine takes The Shmooze into the Yiddish Book Center’s vault to explore the Center’s Yiddish sheet music collection.
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Yidstock 2018: Four Days, Seven Concerts
On this episode, we talk with Seth Rogovoy, Yidstock artistic director, about the lineup for Yidstock 2018.
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Beth Kaplan, Author of Finding the Jewish Shakespeare: The Life and Legacy of Jacob Gordin
Beth Kaplan discusses Finding the Jewish Shakespeare: The Life and Legacy of Jacob Gordin, a biography about her great-grandfather the famous Yiddish playwright.