Natalja Cheifec continues her internet lecture and discussion series with a presentation on shtetls called “On the Shtetl: Seriously and with a Smile” this Thursday. She will talk about the lost world of Eastern European Jewish towns–shtetls–where spiritual tradition, daily worries and Jewish humor were intertwined in daily life. She will speak about the place of the synagogue, mikve and cheder in the community, the traditions which escorted Jews from birth to the grave, how Sabbath was observed and the wisdom hiding in Jewish humor. The presentation and discussion will take place in Lithuanian. To register and participate, click here.

Time: 6:00 P.M., Thursday, November 12
Place: internet