An Historical Marker Project Preserves the Borscht Belt's Legacy

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Nov 13, 2023

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.

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