What the new Pew study missed by not asking about Yiddish
When I heard that the Pew Research Center was releasing its new report on American Jewish identity, and that it had added more measures of expressing Jewishness than it did in its landmark 2013 study, I was sure that “learning Yiddish” or “engaging in Yiddish culture” would be included. After all, most American Jews are Ashkenazi, whose ancestors hailed from Yiddish-speaking towns in eastern Europe. (Yiddish was not mentioned the first time around.)
Isolating our grandparents – medically necessary, but devastating for Jewish continuity
What has been lost after a year bereft of family visits?
Let’s dump daylight saving time so our young kids can enjoy the Seder
By using standard time year-round, guests at the Seder could go home an hour earlier.
WATCH: Learn some fun Yiddish words and proverbs about Purim
In this special edition of “Yiddish Word of the Day”, Rukhl Schaechter shares several humorous Purim-related proverbs you could use all year.
WATCH: Sweet-and-sour pot roast and potato soufflé for your Purim feast
Although the coronavirus prevents us from inviting guests, you can still celebrate the holiday with a delicious, festive meal!
Andrew Yang’s $1000-a-month stipend reminds me of a time-honored Jewish tradition
In some ways, the mayoral candidate’s $1,000 a month stipend sounds a lot like a kollel paycheck.
Why ‘Hester Street’ meant so much for Jewish women and for Yiddish
The film was an exceptional work by director Joan Micklin Silver who passed away recently at the age of 85.
Zoom Yiddish class for kids, parents & grandparents
The mood will be light and fun, and vocabulary will be taught through songs, storytelling, word games and short skits.
The 20 best Yiddish words for discussing 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us many challenges. But ironically, it’s also helped make 2020 a great year for learning Yiddish.
Celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday with ‘Ode to Joy’ in Yiddish
Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” and “Ode to Joy” were favorites among the Jews of Eastern Europe.