Critics

Abraham Cahan, half-length portrait, looking down at printed material on desk / World Telegram & Sun photo.

Magic and Melody Delight in a Yiddish Fairytale Reborn

An evil stepmother. A brave heroine in danger. A handsome fiancé. A conniving sorceress. A plan foiled. A fairytale wedding.

Adapting to the abundance of the New World, Passover developed into a secular festival for shopping and entertainment.