This article discusses the lesser-known daughter of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof, Shprintze. In the original Yiddish stories, Tevye actually had seven daug...

The article discusses the concept of "Yiddish hygge," which is a Jewish version of the Danish term "hygge," meaning convivial coziness and finding comfort in...

In this article, the author reflects on the significance of dybbuk tales in Jewish literature. The Mayse Bukh, a collection of moral stories, includes the fo...

The article discusses the significance of Yiddish folklore and its connection to Jewish culture and literature. It focuses on the work of writer Itzik Manger...

The author discusses the joy of receiving a gift of Yiddish poetry and a vintage Yiddish notebook. The notebook contains useful Yiddish words and Hebrew scri...

The custom of placing stones on Jewish graves is explored in this article. The author reflects on the weight and significance of these stones, suggesting tha...

A group of Jewish leaders and artists are reviving the old Ashkenazi custom of measuring graves, known as feldmestn, to create dedicated candles that connect...

Chava Lapin, a renowned Yiddish teacher and scholar, passed away at the age of 89. Lapin rejected the label of "Yiddishist" and instead identified as a "Jewi...

This article discusses the significance of Yiddish folk songs in the American folk music revival. It highlights the contributions of Moses Asch, founder of F...

The article discusses the queer Yiddish musical canon and its connection to Northampton, Massachusetts, known as "Lesbianville." The overlap between modern Y...