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Heading Into the 'I' of the Knaidel

By Philologos

Heading Into the 'I' of the Knaidel
Did Arvind Mahankali spell ‘knaidel’ correctly or not? The problem lies not with Yiddish, the New York Times or a 13-year-old boy. Philologos says it is the English language.Read More


It's a Hebrew Thing — You Get It or You Don't

By Philologos

It's a Hebrew Thing — You Get It or You Don't
The Hebrew phrase ‘ha-mevin yavin’ roughly means ‘Let him who understands, understand.’ Or as our Italian friends might say: “Capeesh?”Read More


How Greek Philosophy Influenced Both Christian and Jewish Theology

By Philologos

How Greek Philosophy Influenced Both Christian and Jewish Theology
Did the Holy Trinity influence Judaism? Philologos says no, and explains that both Kabbalah and Christian theology were influenced by Greek philosophy.Read More


A Very Yiddish Take on the Star Spangled Banner

By Philologos

A Very Yiddish Take on the Star Spangled Banner
Most people look at the American flag and see stars and stripes. But some Yiddish speakers, particularly the late poet Abraham Liessin, saw noodles and pasta.Read More


Could The Holy Ghost Be Jewish?

By Philologos

Could The Holy Ghost Be Jewish?
In coming up with the concept of the Holy Trinity, were early Christian writers and church fathers influenced by Judaism? You betcha.Read More







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