Blog
Essays, interviews, listicles, podcasts, and much more, covering all aspects of Yiddish culture.
Interview
Frieda Vizel Talks Hasidic Williamsburg, YouTube, and Being an Educator
An interview about the multifaceted work of Frieda Vizel.
May 11, 2026
Blog
Yiddish Studies - Present and Future: A Conference Marking the 15th Yortsayt of Dr. Mordkhe Schaechter (z’’l)
Yiddish Studies - Present and Future: A conference marking the 15th yortsayt of Dr. Mordkhe Schaechter (z’’l) included discussion and debate.
Mar 03, 2023
Blog
Hasidic Songs about Coronavirus: A Wonderful Voice of Renewal / חסידישע קאראנע-לידער א וואונדערליכע שטימע פון חידוש
The phenomenon of Corona songs in the frum world shows us that something quite new is happening with regard to Hasidic music.
Apr 08, 2021
Blog
Seizing the Means of Cultural Production: Hasidic Representation in Contemporary Yiddish Media
Literary production in Yiddish is booming, but because most of it is coming from Hasidic communities, scholars often overlook it.
Apr 27, 2018
Blog
"They Have Their Own Language, Literally": A Review of One of Us
Shayna Weiss reviews One of Us, a Netfix documentary directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady that follows the lives of three ex-Hasidim.
Jan 05, 2018
Blog
Yiddish-language Feature Menashe Premieres at the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival
Menashe offers an intimate glimpse inside Hasidic Borough Park.
Feb 27, 2017
Interview
How to Shoot an Impossible Movie: An Interview with Menashe Lustig and Joshua Z Weinstein at the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival
An interview with the director and lead actor of the new Yiddish film, Menashe.
Feb 27, 2017