Alex Dafner Yiddish Report: “Shtisel” highly successful on Netflix 9.6.2019

Australian Jews barely caught their breath following the Australian elections, when they heard about the Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s failure to negotiate a majority coalition government and his decision to dissolve the Israeli Knesset Parliament and intent to call new Israeli elections on the 17th September, 2019. A prominent Sydney Doctor Jamal Rifi, a Muslim of Lebanese background, has been intimidated and threatened online over his involvement with the humanitarian charity Project Rozana, which raises funds for Palestinian and Israeli children to be able to be treated in Israeli hospitals and for Palestinian doctors to train in such hospitals. The highly successful Israeli, Haredi family saga “Shtisel”, which contains some 20% Yiddish dialogue, has hit the big time via Netflix and with English subtitles, shows the way for a revival of Yiddish drama and theatrical productions in Israel, Australia and around the world. Anns: YIDDISH DIVAS RETURNS! Tickets are selling fast to Yiddish Divas, the return of last year’s smash-hit, sell-out show! This season, the powerful female-driven cabaret with a new all-female band, will showcase Yiddish culture to a wider audience, as part of the annual Melbourne Cabaret Festival, celebrating its tenth anniversary at Chapel off Chapel, at 12 Little Chapel St, Prahran. Experience the power, beauty and mystery of female Yiddish voices as they return in Kadimah Yiddish Theatre’s smash-hit show of allure, concealment, transformation and surprise. In Yiddish with English surtitles. Tickets: General $55 / Concession $50 / Kadimah Members $45 / Full-time student $25 / Table of 10 for $495. Kadimah members will be emailed a promotional code. Book via Chapel off Chapel website or call the Box Office on [phone]

Source: SBS