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Yiddish book fair to be held in Herzliah, Israel

דניאל גלאי in Forward · 19 Dec

A Yiddish book fair is set to take place in Herzliya, Israel, on December 29, 2024, providing a platform for the celebration and promotion of Yiddish literature and culture.

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A hilarious Yiddish show — without the nostalgia

Forverts Staff in Forward · 19 Dec

"The Essence: A Yiddish Theatre Dim Sum" is a comedic theatrical experience set to return for a limited run in Manhattan in January 2025.

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Harvard’s Yiddish Studies program is in danger

Jessica Kirzane in Forward · 5 Dec

Harvard University's denial of tenure to its sole Yiddish professor, Saul Noam Zaritt, threatens not only its Yiddish and Jewish studies programs but also its scholarly reputation.

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Project supporting plays in minority languages stages a Yiddish show

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 2 Dec

A Yiddish theater production has been launched under a project aimed at supporting plays performed in minority languages.

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The day a Jewish Bronx kid shocked a Vermont salesperson

Avram Patt in Forward · 26 Nov

Avram Patt recounts a memorable experience from the mid-1970s in Vermont, where his knowledge of Yiddish surprised a thrift shop saleswoman.

0 Torah Language

Parashah of the week: Chayei Sarah

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Nov

The weekly Torah portion, Chayei Sarah, offers a lens into the nuances of Biblical Hebrew, emphasizing its compact and enigmatic nature.

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Baby Names That Work in English, Hebrew and French

Naomi Kaye Honova in Kveller · 19 Nov

French remains a significant language for Jewish communities worldwide, both historically and present-day, with its influence seen in regions like North Africa, Quebec, and Israel.

0 Language Culture

This Hebrew Root Is All About Being Prepared

Joseph Lowin in Hadassah · 18 Nov

Joseph Lowin explores the versatility and historical richness of the Hebrew root (khaf-vav-nun), emphasizing its associations with preparation and focus.

0 Communities Language

VIDEO: Two Haredi Israelis praise the Yiddish of American Hasidim

שׂרה־רחל שעכטער in Forward · 11 Nov

In a video segment shared by Mishpacha Magazine, two Haredi Israelis commend the proficiency and authenticity of the Yiddish spoken by American Hasidic communities.

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VIDEO: Meet Yiddish linguist and culture activist Dovid Braun

שׂרה־רחל שעכטער in Forward · 5 Nov

Dovid Braun is a distinguished Yiddish linguist and cultural activist whose work has greatly contributed to the preservation and promotion of Yiddish language and culture.

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Would a real mensch wear a 'mensch' T-shirt?

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 25 Oct

Jodi Rudoren explores the cultural nuances of the term "mensch" and the sartorial choice of wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the word.

0 Language Politics

In a year of ‘no words,’ Oct. 7 changed the Jewish vocabulary

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 30 Sep

October 7, 2023, marked a significant turning point in Jewish vocabulary due to its catastrophic events, similar to how 9/11 reshaped language.

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Foundation seeks projects that promote Yiddish as a living language

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 26 Sep

The Marinus and Minna B. Koster Foundation is seeking projects that promote Yiddish as a living language for the upcoming year.

0 Language Culture

Why 'schlub' seems to be the word of the year

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 19 Sep

Exploring the surge of the word 'schlub' in modern discourse, Aviya Kushner delves into its usage to describe unkempt or incompetent individuals, predominantly men, in contemporary culture.

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My Childhood Hebrew Skills Just Came Out in the Most Surprising Place

Rebecca Cantor Whiteley in Kveller · 19 Sep

Rebecca Cantor Whiteley discovers a delightful connection to her Jewish upbringing when her toddler visits an aquarium and confuses "kitty" with "fish."

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A horror show at her grandparents' house

Debi Nevel Drecksler in Forward · 12 Sep

Debi Nevel Drecksler shares a charming childhood memory from the 1950s with her Yiddish-speaking grandparents in a piece that blends nostalgia and humor.

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VIDEO: Funeral for respected Rabbi Avrohom Ausband z”l was conducted in Yiddish

שׂרה־רחל שעכטער in Forward · 9 Sep

The respected Rabbi Avrohom Ausband recently passed away at the age of 76, and his funeral was conducted in Yiddish, reflecting his deep connection to Jewish heritage and tradition.

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Chuck Schumer’s enemies can’t resist cursing him out in Yiddish

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 5 Sep

The article explores the use of Yiddish insults in political discourse, specifically pointing to incidents involving Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

0 Language Literature

Pippi Longstocking Is Now Available In Yiddish!

Lori Silberman Brauner in Hadassah · 31 Aug

Arun Schaechter Viswanath has translated Astrid Lindgren's beloved children's book "Pippi Longstocking" into Yiddish, under the title "Tsi Kenstu Pipi Langshtrimp?".

0 Language Antisemitism

The Hebrew Root for Blood Libel, Comic Books and the Big Bang

Joseph Lowin in Hadassah · 31 Aug

The article explores the diverse meanings and historical contexts of the Hebrew root (ayin-lamed-lamed), which involves concepts of causality, action, and effect.

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How the Kneecap Movie Made Me Want to Learn Yiddish

Adam Garvey in New Voices · 16 Aug

The article discusses the impact of the film "Kneecap" on the author's desire to learn Yiddish, despite their Irish heritage and connection to the themes of Irish independence portrayed in the movie.

0 Language Sports

Tidbits: A film about Yeshiva University’s exceptional basketball team

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 14 Aug

"Tidbits" discusses an upcoming film focusing on Yeshiva University's remarkable basketball team, which had a successful run from 2019 to 2021, eventually making it to the NCAA.

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Ross Perlin writes a love letter to New York — in Yiddish and 699 other languages

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 13 Aug

Ross Perlin's book "Language City" delves into the work of the Endangered Language Alliance, which aims to document and preserve the 700 languages spoken in New York City, showcasing the incredible linguistic diversity present in the city.

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VIDEO: Discovering Yiddish on Tisha B'Av

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 13 Aug

A video by the Yiddish Book Center's Wexler Oral History Project explores how Gella Schweid Fishman's life was impacted when she discovered a Yiddish school poster on Tisha B'Av in 1932, sparking her journey to become a Yiddish teacher, poet, and activist.

0 Holocaust Language

After Silence: On Lamentation

Cole S. Aronson in Jewish Review of Books · 12 Aug

The text discusses the theme of silence and language in response to atrocities, focusing on the Jewish tradition's use of speech and silence in the face of horror, particularly exemplified by the book of Eicha and post-Holocaust reflections.