Welcome Back to the Catskills with Oscar Israelowitz
Channel: Moffat Library
Date: 2022-10-06

Join Moffat Library, Goshen Library, and Oscar Israelowitz as we explore the rich history and architecture of the Catskills regions. From the first Jewish settlers of New Amsterdam in the 1600s to the grand hotels of the 20th century, the Catskills have been a vibrant haven of New York State. We'll take a look at its many farms, houses of worship, canals, bridges, railroads, and hotels throughout history.

This video is a recording of a live virtual lecture from Thursday, September 22, 2022.

Oscar Israelowitz is an architect, photographer, author, and tour guide who has written extensively on the history of Judaism and New York.

**NOTE** This is a live recording of a virtual program. Technical difficulties beyond our control may have occurred during the presentation and been included in this video.