Yiddish - Language
Mon 13 Jul 2009
2009
July 2009
Monday 13 July 2009
Mon 13 Jul, 8 pm. 1021 West Street, Amherst, 01002. Laura Sheppard-Brick, 413-256-4900. 8. National Yiddish Book Center - [email][events]
Monday, July 13th - Film and Discussion In this allegory based on the play by Jacob Gordin, poor, pious Torah scribe Hershele Dubrovner has a life that glorifies God until Satan, disguised as a business partner, turns him into a greedy, dishonest factory owner. Film introduced by Nahma Sandrow, with discussion following screening. (B&W; Yiddish w/ English subtitles; 1949; 100 min.)