The Doctors

Age Recommendation: 13+

Sholem Aleichem’s story “The Doctors” is a humorous monologue in which a character, asked about a doctor, constantly digresses into anecdotes about professions, wealth, customs, and everyday struggles. With sharp satire, the tale highlights social attitudes toward doctors and modern life. Both comical and thought-provoking, it captures the unique voice and wit of Sholem Aleichem.