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Call for Papers: Kol Ish: Reclaiming Men’s Voices
What is the role of men writers in the development of Yiddish literature? For too long, men writers have been neglected by literary critics, scholars, and cultural institutions.
Mar 16, 2022
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Yiddish Songs to Sing in the Shower
We asked some experts, whose answers are dripping with wisdom.
Mar 16, 2022
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In praise of “איז”, a Loveable, Adorable, but also Tragic Yiddish Word With Many Meanings
The word איז is both funny and sad, like Yiddish itself. It comes from somewhere in Eastern Europe.
Mar 16, 2022
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Asch Wednesday at the White House
On Wednesday, February 26, President Joseph R. Biden announced in a press briefing that he will be hosting Asch Wednesday 2022 at the White House.
Feb 25, 2021
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From Glitches to Gold: Innovative Pedagogy in the Virtual Classroom
Technology glitches and COVID-era difficulties are opportunities to be creative and think on our toes.
Feb 22, 2021
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The Fully Authentic Final Exam for Elementary Yiddish I
An innovative series of authentic real-world speaking and writing prompts for students finishing their first semester of Yiddish.
Feb 17, 2021
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Briv funem Arkhiv: A Peek Inside Our Inbox
While we usually conceive of the archive as a place to learn about the past, today we’re looking at a repository that can tell us about the place of Yiddish in today’s world full of rapid digital communication… and spam.
Feb 17, 2021