Yiddish
The Day The Rabbi Cursed His Congregation
It must have been quite a scene.
When Jews Embraced Tin Pan Alley
In the days of Tin Pan Alley and Vaudeville, Jewish publishers and theater stars sought Yiddish parodies of popular American songs.
Remembering Dina Abramowicz, The YIVO Librarian Who Preserved Vilna In New York
The Vilna-born YIVO librarian Dina Abramowicz advised Rob Reiner, Irving Howe and more on Yiddish history and culture.
WATCH: How Standard Yiddish Pronunciation Originated
Standard literary Yiddish doesn’t necessarily detract from Yiddish dialects.
WATCH: Leana Jelen, Yiddish Comedian, Speaks About Sign Language Interpretation
The Forverts’ favorite Yiddish comedian explains why she works as a sign-language interpreter.
Judge Judy Schools RuPaul In Yiddish
This is the future that liberals want.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Kate McKinnon Attend ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ In Yiddish
RBG was politely stampeded by fans.
How Elie Wiesel Became A Surrogate Father For Children Of Survivors
“To be a witness is actually a mitzvah.”
Happy Birthday Woody Guthrie, Our Greatest Hanukkah Songwriter
An unlikely mastermind is behind several beloved Hanukkah songs: folk music icon Woody Guthrie.
Behind The Scenes On ‘Shtisel,’ Netflix’s Surprise Ultra-Orthodox Hit
“‘Shtisel’ made me realize I’m a Jew.”
