Language Learning

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Workers Circle now offers Yiddish courses that meet twice a week

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 9 Oct

The Workers Circle has expanded its popular Yiddish learning offerings by introducing courses that meet twice a week, catering to those interested in a more intensive study program.

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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."

0 Education Culture

Tidbits: 18-year old girl completes learning Talmud in 2-½ years

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 25 Jul

An 18-year-old girl recently finished studying the Talmud in just two years, a remarkable feat involving 2,700 pages.

0 Language Politics

Tidbits: A campaign to knit scarves for the hostages in Gaza

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 6 Mar

A campaign has been launched to knit scarves for hostages in Gaza as reported in the Yiddish news brief "Tidbits."

0 History Culture

How I connected with my inner German self

Gaby Koppel in Jewish Chronicle · 5 Mar

After obtaining a German passport following Brexit, a British Jew reflects on her connection to her late father's German heritage.

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How Yiddish taught me to embrace the joy and defiance of being queer

BCohen in Forward · 20 Jul 2023

In this article, the author discusses how Yiddish culture has helped them embrace their identity as a queer person.

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Tidbits: A new home for the Einstein archives • Barcelona metro has art depicting Lubavitcher Rebbe

RSchaechter in Forward · 14 Jun 2023

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found a new home for the Einstein archives.

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This artist paints portraits of today’s Yiddishists

ZGolden in Forward · 22 Feb 2023

Silvia Wagensberg, a retired Spanish teacher and artist, has painted portraits of Yiddishists as part of her artistic expression.

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Cameron Bernstein: TikTok Yiddishist

Forward · 24 Dec 2021

Cameron Bernstein, a 23-year-old Yiddish enthusiast, gained popularity on TikTok for her videos about Yiddish language, music, and culture.

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Idiomatic Expression

Tel Aviv Review · 15 Feb 2021

Robert Berman, an American Jewish immigrant to Israel, has written a book called "Min Taq Taq: A Collection of Arabic Idioms" in collaboration with language expert Christy Bandak.

0 Language Education

Idiomatic Expression

Tel Aviv Review · 15 Feb 2021

Robert Berman, an American Jewish immigrant in Israel, authored a book on Arabic idioms titled "Min Taq Taq: A Collection of Arabic Idioms" with editor Christy Bandak.

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Forverts launches Yiddish Word of the Day video series

Forward · 28 Apr 2020

Forverts has introduced a new video series called Yiddish Word of the Day, created by editor Rukhl Schaechter, designed to familiarize non-Yiddish speakers with common Yiddish words and phrases for everyday use.

0 Language Literature

Learning Yiddish After 60

David J. Fried in Jewish Review of Books · 24 Jun 2019

At the age of 68, the author reflects on their journey of learning Yiddish later in life, despite not growing up with the language spoken fluently at home.

0 Language Culture

Learn, Practice, and Perfect Your Hebrew: To Die For

Rose Kaplan in Tablet · 5 Apr 2016

The StreetWise Hebrew podcast episode titled "Hebrew Is To Die For" explores how Hebrew expressions using words related to death are used to convey strong emotions beyond their literal meanings.

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