Using Comedy to Discuss Politics in and out of New York

How the Catskills became comedy’s fertile crescent and how humor that tackles social issues has evolved over the last 70 years.

In Celebration of the Catskills Heyday 

Borscht Belt History Project Sees New Addition

The Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project's dedications and events (Audio)

Historical Trail Marks Jewish History In The Catskills. 

Seeking out sites from the bygone Borscht Belt? New historical markers lay out a path.

11/13/2023    All Of It with Allison Stewart  

Last year, photographer Marisa Scheinfeld founded the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project as an attempt to preserve the Borscht Belt era’s vibrant history while reflecting on its significance on American Jewish life. She joins us alongside photographer Isaac Jeffreys, the project's visual coordinator, to talk about the legacy of the area and take your calls.

New Catskill Historical Trail Rekindles Glory Days Of The Borscht Belt

A talented and committed group of locals, artists, and historians are preserving the rich history of the Borscht Belt with a new series of historical markers and cultural programming.

A new trail of historical markers pays tribute to a Jewish vacation hub — and could spur Catskills tourism

Fallsburg Deputy Supervisor Sean Wall-Carty, Marisa Scheinfeld, and Isaac Jeffreys dedicate the Mountain Dale Borscht Belt Marker. This marker stands as a commemoration and educational symbol, shedding light on the historical significance of the Borscht Belt Era within the context of Mountain Dale’s history. 

The famed Borscht Belt era lives on through a meaningful marker project around the Hudson Valley.

Marisa Scheinfeld wants to share the rich Jewish history of the area with a new generation of tourists.

New Historical Markers Project Seeks to Reanimate the History of the Borscht Belt

WJFF's Sabrina Artel (of Sabrina Artel's Trailer Talk) is joined by author and photographer Marisa Scheinfeld to discuss the legendary Borscht Belt born in the Sullivan County, NY Catskills. They talk about this significant era in American history that emerged from the political and cultural moment and ended due to another. 

Moutaindale Borscht Belt Marker

Preserving the past, celebrating the future with an upcoming dedication and exhibition. 

Back to the Borscht Belt 

BORSCHT BELT HISTORICAL MARKERS HONOR LOST CATSKILLS SUMMER RESORTS

The Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project sits down with Mike Sackell of Catskill News! Listen here. 

 Bringing the Borscht Belt Back to Life: A Q&A with Marisa Scheinfeld  

Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project unveils first in series

The Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project chats with WJFF's Patricio Robayo. Interview begins at 14:50.

The Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project chats with Eddie Wilson at 95.9/WVOS FM 

Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project:  Founder and Project Director Marisa Scheinfeld and Visual Coordinator Isaac Jeffreys speak on WAMC's Roundtable with Joe Donahue

New projects aim to keep Borscht Belt memory alive with historical markers

Mountains of Memories: Preserving the Catskills’ Borscht Belt era

How are some honoring the Borscht Belt era?

History Fans Plan Historical Marker Project

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Borscht Belt Marker Project Proposed