The Golden Chain
The Stories Jews Tell
A hasidic family drama that shows how Peretz conceived of Jewish tradition and its transmission.
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The Dybbuk
The Stories Jews Tell
In this renowned play, a young bride is possessed by the spirit of her former lover, putting into conflict the claims of the living and the dead.
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In the City of Slaughter
The Stories Jews Tell
This challenging poem vents Bialik's frustration at the victims the Jews have allowed themselves to become, and seeks to change the direction of their national fate by pushing them to reclaim their former courage and nerve.
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White Challah
The Stories Jews Tell
In this disturbing Yiddish piece, Shapiro shows how anti-Semites are made, provides an indictment against modern civilization, and forces Jews to confront the escalating violence against them.
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Kola Street
The Stories Jews Tell
Asch provides an endorsement of muscular Judaism, ridiculing those who would prevent Jews from standing up to their antagonists.
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Between Two Mountains
The Stories Jews Tell
A neo-hasidic tale that seeks to bridge the major Jewish religious gap of the day, in hopes that it will bring about a united, independent Jewish people on Polish soil.
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Devotion Unto Death
The Stories Jews Tell
In a modern midrash that turns the Garden of Eden story on its head, I.L. Peretz provides one of his most intricate and extravagant works, one that gives an aspirational view of Jewish life and culture.
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The Heart-Stirring Sermon
The Stories Jews Tell
A feel-good tale about a struggling Jewish preacher tries to turn poverty and weakness into Jewish values.
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Bontsha the Silent
The Stories Jews Tell
A story about a Jewish victim and his heavenly trial.
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Monish
The Stories Jews Tell
In his first published Yiddish work, I.L. Peretz provides a mock epic poem about its inability to resist Western temptation without a powerful cultural heritage of its own.
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