# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Megile of Itzik Manger In Yiddish with English and Russian Supertitles
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: One Performance Only!

A vibrant and often hilarious musical reimagining of the Purim story, with one foot in ancient Persia and one foot in pre-war Europe where a new Haman was plotting the destruction of Jews.

This spirited adaptation weaves ancient legend with modern Jewish life, celebrating survival, tradition, and resilience. 

This production originated in the 1960s Israel with a musical score written by Israel Prize Winner Dov Seltzer and was a hit all around the world, landing on Broadway in 1968.

The celebration continues with a special reading of the Megile (Megiles Ester) in Yiddish, with English supertitles.

Hosted by Motl Didner and the cast of 15 Minute Yiddish (more or less) – in their first-ever live appearance.

Groggers and Hamentashen provided! 

Featuring a fantastic lineup of readers representing Yiddish organizations:
 
Dovid Braun, YIVO
Sabina Brukner, Camp Hemshekh Alumni
Kolya Borodulin, Workers Circle / Arbeter Ring
Rokhl Kafrissen, Yiddish New York
Rabbi Rebecca Keren-Jablonski
Zalmen Mlotek, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene
Rukhl Schaechter, Yiddish Forverts
Tzina Schulman
Phyllis Tobin, Camp Boiberik Alumni
Asya Vayisman Schulman, Yiddish Book Center
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manhattan/the-megile-of-itzik-manger-in-yiddish-with-english-and-russian-supertitles/200029720085808
- **Event Categories**: live-music, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Manhattan
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: KAYE PLAYHOUSE at HUNTER COLLEGE
- **lat**: 40.768303184074
- **long**: -73.964293291792
- **full address**: KAYE PLAYHOUSE at HUNTER COLLEGE, 695 Park Avenue (68th St. b/w Park & Lex.),New York,NY,United States, Manhattan

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Megile of Itzik Manger In Yiddish with English and Russian Supertitles being held?
  - **A:** The Megile of Itzik Manger In Yiddish with English and Russian Supertitles takes place on Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 01 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm at KAYE PLAYHOUSE at HUNTER COLLEGE, 695 Park Avenue (68th St. b/w Park & Lex.),New York,NY,United States, Manhattan.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Megile of Itzik Manger In Yiddish with English and Russian Supertitles?
  - **A:** The Megile of Itzik Manger In Yiddish with English and Russian Supertitles is organized by National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene.

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