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Joseph Lowin explores the versatility of the Hebrew root (ḥet-tet-pe), meaning "to snatch", which appears in various contexts from ancient scriptures to mode...

Malka Z. Simkovich explores the origin and significance of the term "diaspora" as coined during the translation of the Hebrew Torah into the Greek Septuagint...

Franz Kafka's lesser-known Hebrew writings are featured in a new exhibit at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, highlighting the Jewish influence...

Lior Zaltzman whimsically explores the Yiddish term "gatkes," meaning long underwear, and the cultural warmth it conveys. Growing up in Israel, where such co...

The article by Aviya Kushner considers the growing usage of terms like "scholasticide" and "domicide" to critique Israel's military actions in Gaza, arguing ...

The Gospel According to Chaim, a historic Yiddish play by Mikhl Yashinsky, premiered on Christmas Eve 2023, marking the first original Yiddish-language drama...

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 literat...

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

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 it...

A Yiddish theater production has been launched under a project aimed at supporting plays performed in minority languages. This initiative is part of a broade...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 h...

The YIVO Intensive Yiddish Program recently concluded with a graduation ceremony featuring students from 12 countries of various ages, including Syed Habeeb ...

The Hasidic internet forum 'Kave Shtiebel' is bidding farewell, with 12 years of memories shared by users coming to a close. The forum, known for discussions...

Tim Walz, the vice-presidential candidate, quoted Yiddish wisdom about sleep during his campaign, echoing historical references to the importance of rest for...

Archaeologists have uncovered the floor of the destroyed Great Synagogue of Vilna, which was demolished during World War II. This discovery took place in 201...

Students of varying ages from around the world, ranging from 16 to 84, participate in the YIVO Institute for Yiddish Research's summer intensive program in N...

In a playful exploration of the term "weird" in politics, the article discusses the use of Yiddish language to describe political opponents. Highlighting the...

The text reflects on a gathering of Holocaust survivors and their children, exploring themes of loss, identity, and the yearning for life and continuity amid...

Yiddish Summer Weimar is hosting a special two-week course on contemporary Hasidic Yiddish, a variety of Yiddish spoken by a million people globally. The cou...

Yiddish Shabbos songs are an integral part of the Friday night dinner experience, offering a connection to Jewish traditions. These songs, known as zemirot, ...

Yiddish speakers are finding humor in the fact that J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, shares a last name with the Yiddish word "vants," ...

This lighthearted piece examines the humorous intersection of Yiddish language and current political events, focusing on the newly nominated vice-presidentia...

The video explores how artificial intelligence (AI) describes a dybbuk, a concept from Jewish folklore. The discussion delves into the characteristics and be...

Shalom Auslander discusses his new book "Feh" as an optimistic narrative attempting to rewrite the traditional negative story told about humanity for thousan...

A video discussing corrections, omissions, and questions related to Scandinavian history and language, focusing on topics such as the Swedish Riksdag in 1847...

Verklempt, a term popularized by Mike Myers on Saturday Night Live's Coffee Talk sketch, is often associated with being emotionally moved or choked up, thoug...

The JPS Tanakh: Gender-Sensitive Edition, also known as Revised JPS (RJPS), offers a new translation of the Bible with a focus on gender sensitivity. RJPS re...

The text explores the author's journey in delving into various diasporic Jewish languages, such as Ladino and Juhuri. The importance of embracing multiple Je...

The Etgar Quiz no 275 includes questions about Jewish topics such as special products of Israel, the Ladino language, Israeli highways, Devorah in the Tanach...

Thirteen-year-old Sender Glasser, who speaks Yiddish at home, made a video demonstrating how to bake baklava in his mother tongue, despite it not being part ...