Language Preservation

0 Culture History

Three Yiddish cultural figures receive Israeli life achievement awards

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 20 Nov

Three notable figures from the Yiddish cultural sphere have been recognized with Israeli lifetime achievement awards for their substantial contributions to preserving and promoting Yiddish culture.

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VIDEO: Meet Yiddish linguist and culture activist Dovid Braun

שׂרה־רחל שעכטער in Forward · 5 Nov

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

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Foundation seeks projects that promote Yiddish as a living language

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 26 Sep

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

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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.

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New film captures the talent and devotion of musicians choosing Yiddish

Rebecca Margolis in Forward · 18 Jun

"Welcome to Yiddishland" is a new documentary by Ros Horin that explores an international community of artists dedicated to Yiddish language and culture, showcasing musicians, actors, and writers from various backgrounds who use Yiddish as a creative source.

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Finally, a new hub for people who want to study the language and history of Ladino

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 5 Mar

The American Ladino League has emerged as a new center for studying Ladino, the Romance language with roots in medieval Spain and significant influence from Hebrew, Turkish, Arabic, and other languages.

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Did this pro-immigrant linguist inspire Donald Trump’s latest anti-immigrant rant?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 1 Mar

"Language City" by Ross Perlin delves into the world of endangered languages in New York, exploring the challenges faced by speakers of languages like Yiddish, Nahuatl, and Lenape.

0 Language Literature

I pulled some schlepp and kibbitzed my way into a great chat with Yiddish king Michael Wex of Born to Kvetch fame.

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 2 Oct 2020

Renowned Yiddish expert Michael Wex, known for his work in preserving the Yiddish language, has authored several books including "Born to Kvetch."

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If God Wills It, a Broom Can Shoot

Arun Viswanath in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Jun 2020

The author discusses their experience of translating the characters and objects from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone into Yiddish.

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.

0 Language Culture

Happy Ladino Day — How To Celebrate An Endangered Language

Forward · 5 Dec 2019

Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish, is an endangered language that originated from medieval Spain and incorporates Hebrew, Turkish, Arabic, and other influences.

0 Education History

The Jewish People’s School of Montreal

Goldie Morgentaler in Tablet · 24 Jul 2019

The Jewish Peoples School of Montreal, known as the Folks Shule, was founded in response to the unique cultural and historical circumstances in Montreal, where Jews faced exclusion from public schools dominated by Catholics and Protestants.

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