World of Words
How To Capture The Nuances Of Torah — In Braille
Now we can translate a musical system of reading the Torah that is centuries old — using modern technology to transmit the ancient.
Why Making Hebrew Nonbinary Is So Crucial
I bristle at the idea that a language is for some people and not others; for “us,” not them. Language is a major part of identity,
A Very Yiddish Way To Respond To Brexit
As Brexit descends into no-one-knows-what’s-happening mode, Twitter is lighting up with Yiddish explanations for British politics.
Suddenly, Yiddish Theater Is Everywhere!
While this might seem like a New York story, the success of Yiddish theater is actually an international phenomenon.
Why Online Etiquette is an International Conundrum
“Texts — which always come through WhatsApp, the app beloved by most of Israel — can also seem warm, at least in comparison with America.”
Why Trump’s Callous Call To End Birthright Citizenship Is A Jewish Issue
Trump’s comments that he could override the Constitution and remove citizenship, at will, should send alarms throughout the Jewish community.
Why We Must Pay Attention To What ‘Pay Attention’ Means
In English, attention is something we pay. In Spanish, attention is something we lend. But what about Hebrew?
Why Right Wing Claim That Kavanaugh Was ‘Crucified’ Is So Dangerous
“We’re seeing a rewrite of the story of the crucifixion of Jesus, and we should pay attention.”
Why Transliteration Matters
“We constantly bump up against a pronounced flippancy about Yiddish that I’d say not only borders on contempt, but even crosses that border.”
TZEDEK: What Does ‘Justice’ Really Mean Anyway?
The words tzedek, tzedakah and *tzaddik, or “righteous person” are closely related.