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Essays, interviews, listicles, podcasts, and much more, covering all aspects of Yiddish culture.
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Vilner Yidishistn in Their Natural Habitat
Saulė Valiūnaitė offers a glimpse into the storied Velfke’s restaurant, a gathering place for Yiddish writers, actors, and artists in interwar Vilne.
Jan 21, 2020
Interview
Radical, Rational Eating: Eve Jochnowitz on Eastern European Vegetarians, Jewish Politics, and Translating The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook
Eve Jochnowitz discusses the rise of vegetarian cuisine among Jews, leftist politics, and how to make gefilte fish without any fish at all.
Sep 27, 2016