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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 ...

"Zaftig" is a word with Yiddish roots that conveys a sense of being sensually fleshy or simply large. The term may be unfamiliar outside of New York, with an...

Children from Sacks Morasha and Kerem excelled at this year's Hebrew spelling bee, with Sacks Morasha students winning in two out of three categories. The co...

For those embarking on a journey to learn Yiddish, there is an abundance of free online resources available to help. Starting with mastering the Yiddish alph...

"Welcome to Yiddishland" is a new documentary by Ros Horin that explores an international community of artists dedicated to Yiddish language and culture, sho...

Francesca Segal's novel "Welcome to Glorious Tuga" is a delightful beach read set on an imaginary island populated by descendants of Brazilian Jews, incorpor...

The exhibition "Kafka: Making of an Icon" at the Bodleian Library commemorates the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death by showcasing his literary notebo...

Ken Burns delivered a commencement speech at Brandeis University, urging the power of stories to generate empathy and challenge assumptions, while highlighti...

Steph and Ayesha Curry recently welcomed their fourth child, Caius Chai Curry. While the Currys are Pentecostal Christian, the name Chai holds significance i...

An opera called "The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language" brings to life the story of Yudel Mark and Max Weinreich, who spent 25 years working on a Yidd...

"Sigmund Freud's relationship with Judaism and how he was embraced by Jewish admirers are explored in Naomi Seidman's book 'Translating the Jewish Freud.' Sh...

In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a commencement oration in Hebrew at St. Paul's Church in Manhattan, und...

The journalist Michael Gawenda reflects on his evolving relationship with Zionism and Jewish identity in his autobiography "My Life as a Jew." Born in a disp...