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Borscht Belt: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Yiddish Alps • Jewish Catskills

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Grossinger's poolside
Map highlighting the Catskill Mountains in orange within southeastern New York State, surrounded by labeled neighboring states and major lakes, with a small inset globe showing the region's location in North America.
Vacation time in the Catskills
A pot of borscht, a traditional red soup, simmers over a campfire in a sooty metal cauldron with steam rising and a few herbs floating on top.
Lunch
A friendly game of cards
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