The term "borsht belt" originally referred to the Jewish resorts in the Catskill Mountains of New York during the mid-twentieth century. However, today it is often used more broadly to refer to any area with a large number of summer resorts, particularly those catering to the Jewish community. Some synonyms for "borsht belt" include Jewish Alps, Jewish Catskills, Jewish Mountains, and Yiddish Alps. These terms all evoke the same sense of nostalgia and cultural significance associated with the original "borsht belt," a time when thousands of Jewish families would flock to the mountains each summer for relaxation, entertainment, and community.