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Yiddish World New CD of Yiddish children’s songs by Vilna-born composer David Botwinik
The songs, performed by children and adults, cover the Jewish holidays, family and nature
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Books How Yiddish authors made a new world writing for children
Miriam Udel’s book tracks the development of literature made to shape a Jewish universe
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Looking Forward The Jewish way to tell a toddler about a dead dog
The passing of a beloved pet was an occasion to consider life
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Yiddish World Popular Yiddish learning program now offering grants
Yiddish teachers, students and parents praise YiddishPOP for the fun way it presents its lessons.
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