Aviya Kushner
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Finally, a new hub for people who want to study the language and history of Ladino
5 Mar
The American Ladino League has emerged as a new center for studying Ladino, the Romance language with roots in medieval Spain and significant influence from ...
5 Mar
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A treasure trove of manuscripts sheds light on the history of Jews in Yemen
6 Feb
The National Library of Israel has received a significant donation of Yemenite Jewish manuscripts. The collection includes rare copies of works by Rabbi Yihy...
6 Feb
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In Puerto Rico, memories of a forgotten terror attack loom over the present
5 Feb
The article discusses the juxtaposition of the Holocaust Memorial and the Lod Massacre Memorial in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The former memorializes the Holocau...
5 Feb
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How using words like 'redemption' and 'civilian' shapes the thinking on Israel's war with Hamas
3 Jan
The use of language in discussing Israel's war with Hamas is explored in this article. The phrase "redemption of hostages" is analyzed, which departs from th...
3 Jan
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Why it's time to celebrate a glorious Yiddish writer who would have turned 100 this year
22 Dec 2023
Chava Rosenfarb, a renowned Yiddish writer, is being celebrated in Lodz, Poland, where she was once imprisoned during the Holocaust. Rosenfarb's stories are ...
22 Dec 2023
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I marched for Israel with 300,000 people — so why is the media so obsessed with the fringe?
22 Nov 2023
The author reflects on her experience attending the massive March for Israel in Washington, D.C., which was the largest rally of the Jewish community in her ...
22 Nov 2023