If you were to take a walk through the crowded Jewish neighborhoods of New York, Warsaw, Buenos Aires, and other centers of Yiddish life in the early twentieth century, you would have come across streetscapes full of posters. Theatrical extravaganzas, political discussions, public health talks, literary celebrations—all were publicized in elaborate and striking displays of graphic art. These posters, now on view at the Yiddish Book Center, tell the story of the yidishe gas—the slogans, sounds, and laughter of the Jewish street.

The Art of 20th Century Yiddish Poster Design: Theater/Politics/Lectures is on view at the Yiddish Book Center through September 2025. The Yiddish Book Center is open Sunday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Plan your visit: https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/events-and-store/plan-your-visit-hours-and-directions