Pitom by Yoshi Fruchter bilingual It was an uphill battle

It was an uphill battle

For many Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe

while the stunning illustrations interpret and add layers of visual meaning and immediacy to this classic work of Holocaust literature

The history of American immigration has often been told by those already here

the people invited Harvey to stay on as the town's rabbi

Pitom by Yoshi Fruchter bilingual It was an uphill battleAvant garde rock meets the Jewish tradition in Pitom, a shredding Jewish instrumental band led by Yoshie Fruchter. Born in D. C. and now living in Brooklyn, Yoshie combines influences from Frank Zappa, Sonic Youth and Masada into a rocking band performing catchy, hooky compositions that both pay tribute to and challenge its heritage. Recorded and mixed at the studio of legendary musical terrorist Bill Laswell, Pitom is a hard edged new addition to the