Yiddish Language

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‘Yidishland’ magazine prints first chapter of a new adventure novel

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 29 Sep

Yidishland, an influential Yiddish magazine, has recently published the first chapter of a new adventure novel.

0 Literature Culture

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 Culture History

What kids wrote in the Yiddish press about their summer vacations

Jennifer A. Stern in Forward · 27 Aug

The article by Jennifer A. Stern explores the summer experiences of Jewish children during the early 20th century, as documented in letters to the editor published in the Yiddish press.

0 Culture Language

How the Kneecap Movie Made Me Want to Learn Yiddish

Adam Garvey in New Voices · 16 Aug

The article discusses the impact of the film "Kneecap" on the author's desire to learn Yiddish, despite their Irish heritage and connection to the themes of Irish independence portrayed in the movie.

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.

0 Literature Language

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 History Language

Flirting in Yiddish

Kitty Hoffman in Tablet · 29 Jul

The text reflects on a gathering of Holocaust survivors and their children, exploring themes of loss, identity, and the yearning for life and continuity amidst tragedy.

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 Language Television/Film

Jewish Word | Verklempt: The Yiddish Word that Wasn’t

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 4 Jul

Verklempt, a term popularized by Mike Myers on Saturday Night Live's Coffee Talk sketch, is often associated with being emotionally moved or choked up, though its exact Yiddish origins are debated.

0 Language Education

Free, online resources to learn Yiddish and how to use them

Zach Golden in Forward · 25 Jun

For those embarking on a journey to learn Yiddish, there is an abundance of free online resources available to help.

0 Jewish Law Culture

How an Orthodox Jewish woman became my soul sister

Moishele Alfonso in Forward · 17 Jun

Moishele Alfonso recounts the heartwarming tale of his unexpected bond with a Hasidic Jewish woman named Rivke in Miami.

0 Education Jewish Law

Shelf Life

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 9 Jun

In this article, Mishpacha writers reflect on the impact of sacred Jewish texts, or seforim, on their lives.

0 Culture Music

The hugely influential record label that unites Albert Einstein, Bob Dylan and Bernie Sanders lives on

Dan Epstein in Forward · 31 May

Folkways Records, founded by Jewish entrepreneur Moses Asch with encouragement from Albert Einstein, was a unique and influential label in the 1940s and 1950s.

0 Language Culture

Why is Ken Burns so negative about Yiddish?

Rokhl Kafrissen in Forward · 30 May

Ken Burns delivered a commencement speech at Brandeis University, urging the power of stories to generate empathy and challenge assumptions, while highlighting the significance of Yiddish and Isaac Bashevis Singer in American culture.

0 Language Holocaust

Rise in anti-Zionism forces journalist to rethink his leftist identity

Mikhail Krutikov in Forward · 8 May

The journalist Michael Gawenda reflects on his evolving relationship with Zionism and Jewish identity in his autobiography "My Life as a Jew."

0 Culture Language

This legendary Jewish humorist was 'the most negative writer of his era' — can he still speak to ours?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 17 Apr

Sidney Joseph Perelman, a prominent Jewish humorist, is being revisited through new editions of his works by the Library of America series, prompting reflections on his relevance today.

0 Food History

An Ashkenazi delicacy made of fish sperm

Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett in Forward · 12 Apr

Kratsborsht is a traditional Ashkenazi dish made from the sperm of a mature male herring and served with herring, bread, and potatoes.

0 Language History

In a Christian Nationalist surveillance state, the few remaining Jews struggle to survive

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 8 Apr

Deborah Zoe Laufer's play "The Last Yiddish Speaker" presents a dystopian world where a Christian Nationalist surveillance state targets Jews, gays, and women, forcing a Jewish family to hide their identity and navigate dangerous circumstances.

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’Kratsborsht’ — an old Jewish delicacy made of fish sperm

ברײַנדל קירשנבלאַט־גימבלעט in Forward · 4 Apr

Kratsborsht is an old Jewish delicacy made from fish sperm called milt.

0 Communities Culture

How a club of Irish-Jewish immigrants celebrated St. Patrick’s Day

Aaron Castillo White in Forward · 14 Mar

A club called the Loyal League of Yiddish Sons of Erin, founded as a joke and marketing tactic for a Jewish restaurant in New York, celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a Jewish twist.

0 History Language

Etgar Quiz no 262

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Mar

Etgar Quiz no 262 tests knowledge of Jewish history and culture.

0 Language Literature

Aaron Lansky, who rescued 1.5 million Yiddish books and founded the Yiddish Book Center, is retiring

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 27 Feb

Aaron Lansky, founder of the Yiddish Book Center, is retiring after rescuing 1.5 million Yiddish books and helping revitalize Yiddish language, literature, and culture.

0 Music Language

How Jewish music helped me find my voice again

Mark Glanville in Jewish Chronicle · 27 Feb

The author recounts how Jewish music, inspired by their mother's German cultural background and classical influences, helped them navigate personal struggles and ultimately find their artistic voice.

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