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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.

0 Literature Culture

'Picture of September 12' (poem)

גיטל שעכטער־ווישוואַנאַט in Forward · 6 Sep

In this reflective Yiddish poem by Gitl Schaechter-Viswanath, the poet delves into the emotions and aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.

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.

0 Literature Language

VIDEO: Meet some unique young people who studied Yiddish this summer

Moishele Alfonso in Forward · 9 Aug

The YIVO Intensive Yiddish Program recently concluded with a graduation ceremony featuring students from 12 countries of various ages, including Syed Habeeb Tehseen from India, who developed an interest in Yiddish classics, and Shloyme (Seth) Vizel, son of renowned tour guide Freida Vizel from the Satmar community in Williamsburg.

0 Language Culture

The Hasidic internet forum 'Kave Shtiebel' says goodbye

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 9 Aug

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

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Archaeologists uncover floor of destroyed Great Synagogue of Vilna

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 6 Aug

Archaeologists have uncovered the floor of the destroyed Great Synagogue of Vilna, which was demolished during World War II.

0 Language Culture

VIDEO: How AI describes a dybbuk

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 15 Jul

The video explores how artificial intelligence (AI) describes a dybbuk, a concept from Jewish folklore.

0 Culture Television/Film

Yiddish Harry Potter excerpt read on Israeli TV

Forward · 13 Feb 2020

The Yiddish translation of an excerpt from the beloved 'Harry Potter' series was recently featured on Israeli TV, showcasing the rich heritage of the Yiddish language.