A 1939 Satirical Review at Tel Aviv's Ha-Matateh: A Demonstration of Well-Being
This article explores the mechanisms by which Ha-Matateh, a satirical theater company, created a sense of well-being among its audiences during a time of crisis in prestate Israel. The article focuses on a revue by Ha-Matateh, Ḥayim and Saʿadiah Are Going to the City, which premiered in May 1939. Th...
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2025
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AJS review
Anno: 2025, Volume: 49, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 154-173 |
| (sequenze di) soggetti normati: | B
Ebraismo
/ Benessere psico-fisico
/ Tel Aviv
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| Notazioni IxTheo: | BH Ebraismo |
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| Riepilogo: | This article explores the mechanisms by which Ha-Matateh, a satirical theater company, created a sense of well-being among its audiences during a time of crisis in prestate Israel. The article focuses on a revue by Ha-Matateh, Ḥayim and Saʿadiah Are Going to the City, which premiered in May 1939. This production referenced the stressful reality of the time: extreme antisemitism sweeping across Europe, diplomats feverishly trying to prevent another war, and a new White Paper issued by the British government jeopardizing the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. This article shows how this stage presentation transformed the fears and anxieties that dominated the real world into humorous expressions of pleasure, social engagement, success, and a sense of security. |
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| ISSN: | 1475-4541 |
| Comprende: | Enthalten in: Association for Jewish Studies, AJS review
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1353/ajs.2025.a958081 |