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Podcast: Seforimchatter
Episode: With Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the history of the Purim Shpiel (in America)
Description: #186.** This episode sponsored by Koren Publishers. Use code CHATTER at www.korenpub.com for 10% of your order. **With Dr. Zev Eleff discussing the history of the Purim Shpiel (in America)We discussed what the Purim Shpiel/Rav is, what "Shpiel" means, where/how it became standard in Yeshivos, Volozhin, American Yeshivos and the Purim shpiel, pushback to the shpiel, and moreTo read Dr. Eleff's articles on the topic: https://theconversation.com/purim-spiels-skits-and-satire-have-brought-merriment-to-an-ancient-jewish-holiday-in-america-177700https://www.academia.edu/23634811/_Behind_the_Laughter_The_Purim_Shpiel_Comes_to_America_and_Chicago_<...