Tag: Language Preservation

"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.
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.
"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.
Renowned Yiddish expert Michael Wex, known for his work in preserving the Yiddish language, has authored several books including "Born to Kvetch."
The author discusses their experience of translating the characters and objects from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone into Yiddish.
Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish, is an endangered language that originated from medieval Spain and incorporates Hebrew, Turkish, Arabic, and other influences.
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.