Jewish vaudeville company

influx of refugee Jewish writers from Warsaw, Lodz and other places in Poland applied their journalistic skills in the service of the new publications. A Jewish theater sponsored by the government was formed, as well as a Jewish vaudeville company. Some of the best Jewish actors in Poland, who were in Bialystok as refu- gees from the Nazis, performed in these two newly established theaters. In addition, guest stars from the Soviet Union entertained. A fine choir was formed under the direction of the famous choirmaster from Warsaw, M. Sznejur. A jazz orchestra, art exhibits and concerts surfaced in the city. Also, gambling casinos went into operation. They attracted quite a few patrons. ...