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Essays, interviews, listicles, podcasts, and much more, covering all aspects of Yiddish culture.
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New Merch: “Yiddish Is Dying" Inspirational Wall Calendar
To celebrate the upcoming one-year anniversary of our ten-year anniversary, we are pleased to announce our new fundraising appeal, the “Yiddish is Dying” Inspirational Wall Calendar.
Feb 27, 2026
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Controversy Over Mamdani's Declaration of Yiddish as THE Official Jewish Language
Since swearing in as Mayor of New York City on Jan 1st, Zohran Mamdani has not wasted any time in declaring Yiddish THE official language of the Jewish people.
Feb 27, 2026
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World Record: Yiddish Student Wins Leksikon Shpil in One Guess, Three Days in a Row
When you’re a Yiddishist, if you put in the work, it’s not too hard to push the envelope.
Mar 13, 2025
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The Netflix Series the Shtetlcore Crowd Has Been Waiting For
If you seek your shund on screen, look no further.
Mar 13, 2025
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Letter from the Editor: The Gifts we Bring
Here we are again, sending out our little bit of silliness that we insist on spreading, even when it is hard to find a way toward joy.
Mar 13, 2025
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Trump Signs Sweeping Executive Orders on Yiddish Language Planning
Trump has shocked Yiddish linguists with a storm of executive orders, claiming expansive power over Yiddish.
Mar 13, 2025