Cornell’s Jewish Studies Program, the Center for Jewish History (CJH) and the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research will present “Monish: A Musical Tale of Talmud and Temptation,” at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan, Monday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m.

“Monish” – set to rhyming English verse and inspired by I.L. Peretz’s classic Yiddish poem – is the story of an irascible Satan, his irresistible wife Lilith and a young religious Jew who just wants to be left alone with his books.

Created by Big Galut(e) Jewish Music Ensemble, the production features an original score of klezmer music and tangos and a trio of dancers bringing the characters of the humorous tale to life. The score was composed by Sanford Margolis, emeritus professor of piano and former instructor of Yiddish at Oberlin College.

Big Galut(e), winner of the Simcha Prize at the 2017 International Jewish Music Festival in Amsterdam, was recently featured at the Glimmerglass Festival and in the New York Klezmer Series, and has been described by critics as “soulful and unselfconsciously poignant,” “jubilant” and “a real treat for open minds.”

Tickets can be purchased here for $10; $5 discount for students, seniors, member of CJH affiliates and Cornell alumni.