#borschtbelt

The Concord Hotel ski lodge in the Borscht Belt of the Catskill Mountains, Kiamesha Lake, New York.

Self-deprecating quips? Clever one-liners? Sarcasm and slapstick? Jewish humor has it all. Most importantly, it's a vital, shared cultural identity passed down through generations. What's your favorite joke?

Such a special day at Spillian! Miriam came by with her husband and niece for a visit, sharing the most extraordinary memories of their two decades there every summer in the 40’s and 50’s. They ran the Lederer Park House with Miriam’s mother at the helm. Mrs. Lederer managed the hotel, eleven kids, and cooked remarkable kosher meals, hosting renowned rabbi’s and other guests for years. The mansion came alive for us in a new way hearing these stories! ❤️ #Spillian #history #borschtbelt #memories #summerhotel #catskillsmountains #coolcatskills #undiscoveredcatskills #greatwesterncatskills #childhoodmemories #spillianmagic (at Spillian) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoR5Rnoh_FY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ivudfy4xhy5q

Working the Borscht Belt.

Thanks @bexfinch! The photo of your Grandpa's #BorschtBelt standup at #Kutsher's is now on Kutshersdoc.com/share-stories. #Catskills

Laurells indoor pool by rchrdcnnnghm on Flickr.

Abandoned House by rchrdcnnnghm on Flickr.

Guest House by milfodd on Flickr.