Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project

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PRESS, press kit and pdf download of trail

Sullivan County Democrat

Sullivan County Democrat

Sullivan County Democrat

Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project honored by Historical Society 

2024 History Preserver Award

Spectrum News

Sullivan County Democrat

Sullivan County Democrat

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.

Catskills Confidential

Sullivan County Democrat

Catskills Confidential

In Celebration of the Catskills Heyday 

Sullivan Democrat

Sullivan Democrat

Catskills Confidential

Borscht Belt History Project Sees New Addition

WAMC Roundtable

Sullivan Democrat

WAMC Roundtable

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

FORBES

Sullivan Democrat

WAMC Roundtable

Historical Trail Marks Jewish History In The Catskills. 

JTA

FORBES

JTA

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

WNYC

FORBES

JTA

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.

FORBES

FORBES

FORBES

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.

Jewish Daily Forward

Hudson Valley Magazine

Jewish Daily Forward

The Borscht Belt resorts were abandoned long ago. But these signs point to a brighter future

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

Sullivan Democrat

Hudson Valley Magazine

Jewish Daily Forward

Unveiling History: Borscht Belt Era Captured in Mountain Dale 

    

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. 

Hudson Valley Magazine

Hudson Valley Magazine

Hudson Valley Magazine

The Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project Honors Catskills History

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

Kveller

JNS (Jewish News Syndicate)

Hudson Valley Magazine

This Jewish Mom Is Keeping the Memory of the Borscht Belt Alive in the Catskills

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

Chronogram Magazine

JNS (Jewish News Syndicate)

JNS (Jewish News Syndicate)

Palms Hotel, Marisa Scheinfeld

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

JNS (Jewish News Syndicate)

JNS (Jewish News Syndicate)

JNS (Jewish News Syndicate)

Celebrate the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project

Afterwards, stay for the opening of a contemporary photography exhibit.

WJFF Radio

Sullivan County Democrat

Sullivan County Democrat

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. 

Sullivan County Democrat

Sullivan County Democrat

Sullivan County Democrat

Moutaindale Borscht Belt Marker

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

Tablet Magazine

Sullivan County Democrat

Tablet Magazine

Back to the Borscht Belt 

Untapped Cities

Jewish Women's Archive

Tablet Magazine

BORSCHT BELT HISTORICAL MARKERS HONOR LOST CATSKILLS SUMMER RESORTS

Catskills News Pod

Jewish Women's Archive

Jewish Women's Archive

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

Jewish Women's Archive

Jewish Women's Archive

Jewish Women's Archive

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

Sullivan County Democrat

WJFF Radio Catskill with Patricio Robayo

WJFF Radio Catskill with Patricio Robayo

Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project unveils first in series

WJFF Radio Catskill with Patricio Robayo

WJFF Radio Catskill with Patricio Robayo

WJFF Radio Catskill with Patricio Robayo

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

WVOS with Eddie Wilson

WJFF Radio Catskill with Patricio Robayo

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

WAMC with Joe Donahue

WAMC with Joe Donahue

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

Times of Israel

WAMC with Joe Donahue

Times Herald Record

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

Times Herald Record

WAMC with Joe Donahue

Times Herald Record

Mountains of Memories: Preserving the Catskills’ Borscht Belt era

Sullivan Democrat

WJFF Radio Catskill

WJFF Radio Catskill

A sign of history

Sullivan County’s Borscht Belt era honored

WJFF Radio Catskill

WJFF Radio Catskill

WJFF Radio Catskill

How are some honoring the Borscht Belt era?

Shawangunk Journal

WJFF Radio Catskill

Shawangunk Journal

History Fans Plan Historical Marker Project

Hadassah Magazine

Borscht Belt Tattler Podcast

Shawangunk Journal

Read the article here

Borscht Belt Tattler Podcast

Borscht Belt Tattler Podcast

Borscht Belt Tattler Podcast

Listen to the Podcast here

Mid Hudson News

Borscht Belt Tattler Podcast

Borscht Belt Tattler Podcast

Borscht Belt Marker Project Proposed 

marker locations downloadable pdf

List-of-Markers (pdf)Download

PRESS KIT

  • Borscht Belt Historical Marker Press Release
  • Summer 2025 Promotional Postcard
  • Image: Monticello Historic Marker 
  • Image: Borscht Belt side of Marker
  • Image: Front and back of Monticello Marker 
  • Image: Swan Lake Historic Marker Dedication

  • *All images courtesy of the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project. 

2025 postcard with list of markers (pdf)Download
Borscht Belt Historical Markers Press Release (pdf)Download
South Fallsburg Historic Marker (jpg)Download
Kiamesha Lake Historic Marker (jpeg)Download
Woodridge Historic Marker (jpg)Download
Marker front and back (jpg)Download
Swan Lake Dedication (jpg)Download

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