Whenever a speaker of a Jewish language dies, we lose an opportunity to learn and teach more about the nuances of this rich language and culture. Flory Jagoda devoted much of her life to preserving ...
(JTA) — In April, the language-learning app Duolingo added its 40th language to its program arsenal: Yiddish. A couple of decades ago, it would have been unthinkable for a mainstream non-Jewish ...
For centuries in Iran, each Jewish community had its own language. Judeo-Iranian languages include Esfāhāni, Yazdi, Kermāni, Shīrāzi, Hamedāni, Kāshāni, Nehavandi, Borujerdi, Khunsāri and Golpāygān.
When the haggadah asks: “How is this night different from all other nights?” this year’s unprecedented answers are painfully obvious. With everyone on lockdown, the coronavirus defies the Passover ...
The Hebrew Language, Literature and Culture Program welcomes distinguished artists and guest speakers to our classes throughout the year, representing a diverse array of professions and expertise. For ...
This webinar featured an engaging conversation on Hebrew, camp and American Jewish life with "Hebrew Infusion" co-authors and National Jewish Book Award winners: Sarah Bunin Benor, Jonathan Krasner, ...
(JTA) In April, the language-learning app Duolingo added its 40th language to its program arsenal: Yiddish. A couple of decades ago, it would have been unthinkable for a mainstream non-Jewish language ...