Jewish Theatre in Poland as an Institution of Nationality, Education and Intercultural Dialogue
Jewish Theatre in Poland as an Institution of Nationality, Education and Intercultural Dialogue
Author(s): Agata Katarzyna Dąbrowska Subject(s): Social Sciences, Theatre, Dance, Performing Arts, Education, Jewish studies
Published by: Trivent Publishing
Keywords: Anti-Semitism; intercultural dialogue; Jews in Poland; theatre; Yiddish culture; war;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of the paper is to discuss the function of Jewish theatre in Poland as an institution promoting the knowledge of the Jewish culture and tradition and stimulating intercultural Polish-Jewish dialogue through ages. It focuses on the theatrical activities and their intellectual, social, political and cultural contexts. It shows relevance of the theatre’s works for academic researches and institutional structure for the study of East European Jewry. Finally, it discusses the impact of the Jewish theatre on the identity of the local Jewish communities, analyzing the creation of theatre’s self-image as cultural and educational institution in various historical periods.
Journal: Philosophy, communication, media sciences
- Issue Year: 4/2016
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 112-124
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English
