Israels Yiddishpiel theater will be getting a new director this week, as actor and singer Sassi Keshet takes over the role of longstanding director Shmuel Atzmon-Wircer.

Keshet will begin his new job as soon as the theater's board approves the promotion on Thursday, though Atzmon-Wircer will continue to assist him during the transitional period.

Open gallery view Sassi Keshet Credit: Dan Kinan

Keshet has performed in various Yiddishpiel productions over the years, as well as in operas, musicals, television shows, concerts and one-man shows.

He also runs a family production company together with his wife, actress Yona Elian-Keshet.

