A celebration of Jewish storytelling, resilience, and timeless music. A unique behind-the-scenes look at a theatrical masterpiece!

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Discover the incredible journey of one of the world’s most beloved musicals. Fiddler on the Roof began with Sholem Aleichem’s classic Yiddish tales of Tevye the Dairyman in 1894 and has since become a cultural phenomenon, cherished across generations.

Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company’s Co-Artistic Directors David Eisner and Avery Saltzman for a fascinating evening exploring how Fiddler grew from Yiddish stories to Broadway and beyond.

Special guest Zalmen Mlotek, Artistic Director of the National Yiddish Folksbiene Theatre, will join live via Zoom to share the impact of performing Fiddler in its original language—and why its themes remain so powerful today.

This evening also offers a sneak peek into the upcoming Yiddish-language production of Fiddler on the Roof with English subtitles, presented by Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company at the Elgin Theatre, May 25–June 7, 2026.

A celebration of Jewish storytelling, resilience, and timeless music. Don’t miss this unique behind-the-scenes look at a theatrical masterpiece.

Presented by The JCC and the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company

Presented by:

A Kultura Collective Member

In Partnership with:

Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company

Start Date: November 17, 2025

7 PM

Midtown Toronto

Leah Posluns Theatre
4588 Bathurst Street

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$25

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