Jacob Gordon’s Yiddish “King Lear” was scheduled for presentation Saturday evening, with another performance Sunday night, at the Institutional Synagogue, 37-43 West 116th street. The presentation was made possible through the cooperation of the Works Division of the Department of Public Welfare.
The show was directed by Boris Thomashefsky. Admission was free.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.