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The 2025 Hebrew Snapshot Survey highlights the significant shifts occurring in synagogue Hebrew education, emphasizing a move from a singular focus on prayer...

Hebrew is more than just a language; it is an essential element of Jewish civilization and identity. Serving as a vessel for Jewish memory and creativity, He...

Jason Plotkin, executive director of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, explores the power of language in fostering connection and belonging in Jewi...

The AI chatbot Grok on the platform X (formerly Twitter) erroneously claimed that Hebrew translation was disabled because it encouraged violent content, lead...

Lior Zaltzman explores the Yiddish word "klutz," which describes a clumsy or awkward person, and reflects on how she embodies this term's spirit. Derived fro...

The name Eliana, which means "my God has answered" in Hebrew, has climbed into the top ten baby names for girls on BabyCenter's list, marking a significant m...

Yirmiyahu Danzig, a social media activist of Caribbean and Ashkenazi descent, explores the relevance of Yiddish in Israel through interviews with Orthodox Je...

The revival and preservation of endangered Jewish languages, such as Judeo-Kashi and Judeo-Tuyserkani, are finding unexpected allies in older generations aff...

Exploring the Hebrew root "peh-resh-het," which means to flower, Joseph Lowin delves into its rich metaphorical and cultural uses throughout Hebrew literatur...

Kacey Musgraves, Grammy-award-winning country musician, recently introduced her new horse named Nava, a name rich with multicultural significance. Originally...

In 1944, the Nazi-supported Hungarian regime not only plundered Jewish homes for valuables but also targeted Jewish cultural heritage by confiscating Yiddish...

Lior Zaltzman shares a playful exploration of the Yiddish word "tchotchke," which describes decorative trinkets that spark joy despite their lack of practica...

The article explores the significance of the Hebrew root (khaf, tav, bet), which relates to writing, across various Jewish texts and traditions. From Daniel ...

The Forverts has announced a brief hiatus from August 4 to August 8, during which their regular content updates will be paused. Readers are encouraged to exp...

Jewish floral-inspired baby names are gaining attention with a resurgence of both old-fashioned and modern appeal. Some of these names have biblical or Hebre...

The Yiddish saying "mit eyn tokhes ken men nit tantsn af tsvey khasenes," meaning "you can't dance at two weddings with one behind," is explored for its rich...

Before World War II, Yiddish was a prominent language in the Jewish communities of Mexico, reflecting a rich cultural tapestry of Eastern European Jews who m...

This reflective piece explores the various Jewish congratulatory phrases beyond the widely recognized 'mazal tov,' urging a renaissance of these rich express...

As summer heats up, the Yiddish term 'shvitzing' becomes a relatable and humorous expression for sweating, introducing a cultural connection to the word's pl...

Benjamin Netanyahu's Hebrew speeches reveal linguistic parallels with Donald Trump, especially in framing political actions as promises kept and emphasizing ...

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani stirred controversy by failing to condemn the phrase 'globalize the intifada,' often seen as inciting anti-Jew...

Moderating a conversation with Yiddish literature scholar Dov Ber Kotlerman, the article provides insights into the current state and future prospects of Yid...

The Forward has enhanced its Yiddish-language content by introducing a new feature that provides pronunciation guides for Hebrew and Aramaic words in their a...

Clara Shapiro reflects on her surreal summer experience at the Steiner Program, where a group of eclectic students immersed themselves in Yiddish language an...

Aviya Kushner explores the parallels in rhetoric used by Donald Trump and the late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar regarding sacrifice for perceived greater gains....

Andy Roshal explores the complexities of translating Aaron Zeitlin's monologue, "Monolog in Pleynem Yidish," which is written in a blend of Yiddish and Engli...

Philanthropist Eli Hirschfeld has generously donated the domains Yiddish.com and Yiddish.org to the Forward, an organization dedicated to promoting Yiddish c...

Rachel Seelig reflects on the complex emotions tied to her children's multilingual upbringing in Germany. For Seelig, German carries the weight of family his...

Hebrew's use of "chaver," which ambiguously refers to both platonic friends and romantic partners, highlights cultural nuances in how Israelis define relatio...

As the United States announces significant tariffs, leading to economic uncertainty, Aviya Kushner reflects on the linguistic and cultural implications of su...

In a heated political exchange in New York City, City Comptroller Brad Lander retorted to Andrew Cuomo's suggestion that he was contributing to antisemitism ...

In Berlin, a novel initiative called "Nu? Yiddish in All Art Forms" has emerged as the city's first Yiddish open mic night. Organized by the Yiddish culture ...

Yiddish has a long-standing and vibrant history in Texas, despite the state's popularly perceived linguistic identity. The language saw its heyday from 1907 ...

An upcoming event at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in Manhattan will see six leading Yiddish studies experts engaging in a discussion about the future of...

Yugntruf has launched an initiative called Farbreng to create in-person gatherings for Yiddish speakers in cities like Boston, Chicago, Michigan, Montreal, a...

Sarah Bunin Benor critiques Donald Trump's misuse of the Hebrew word "shalom," traditionally a greeting meaning peace, to signal aggression or dominance in p...

The interview with Gabriel Weinreich provides insights into his family's legacy, particularly highlighting the contributions of his brother, Uriel Weinreich,...

Ari Lamm, a multifaceted rabbi and scholar, champions the importance of reading the Torah in its original Hebrew to unlock deeper themes and nuances often lo...

Yiddish scholar Leyzer Burko is offering a course this spring focusing on the Ukrainian-Yiddish dialect, which was historically significant in Yiddish theate...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the complexities of understanding Tanakhic Hebrew, emphasizing the importance of knowing precise meanings of words in biblic...

Ladino, a historically pivotal language for Sephardic Jews, is gaining renewed interest worldwide, from New York's Ladino Day celebration to mentions in cont...

In this delightful story shared by the Forverts, a pair found love during an otherwise mundane jury duty assignment, encapsulating how unexpected circumstanc...

This summer, Warsaw will host an intensive Yiddish seminar focusing significantly on Yiddish journalism. The program, starting on June 30, 2025, offers two- ...

The Yiddish Summer Program in Paris is now open for registration, providing a unique opportunity for participants to immerse themselves in Yiddish culture an...

Yiddish speakers in cities like Chicago and Boston are engaging in lively communal activities, fostering a sense of enjoyment and connection within Yiddish-s...

The article elucidates the correct name of the eighteenth Hebrew letter as 'tzadi,' contrary to the common misconception of it being called 'tzaddik.' Histor...

The article discusses a video presentation that explores the use and significance of Yiddish during the 16th century. This time period was crucial for the de...

Reflecting on two havdalah gatherings organized by the Students for Justice in Palestine at a university, the author deliberates on the intentionality of cho...

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...