Pedagogy
Reflections on the teaching and learning of Yiddish, as well as downloadable guides, exercises, and lesson plans to use in the classroom.
Pedagogy
The DYBBUK Model: A New Yiddish Handwriting Text Recognition Tool
Yiddish researchers are training Transkribus, a cutting-edge digital platform for the transcription, automatic text detection, and enrichment of handwritten archival documents, to decipher Yiddish-language handwriting, which will facilitate and boost research into hidden treasure troves, rich in Jewish cultural heritage.
Feb 07, 2022
Pedagogy
The Promises and Frustrations of Yiddish Studies Research during a Time of Quarantine: A Case Study
This essay is a companion piece to my article, “Freidus, Borokhov, and the Café Royal.” Baker explains the research methods behind the article, assessing the rewards and pitfalls of researching using exclusively on what is available online and the resources he has in his home, during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 04, 2021
Pedagogy
Guidelines for Yiddish in Bibliographies: A Supplement to YIVO Transliteration
The purpose of this document is to fill some of the gaps in the YIVO system of transliteration for bibliographies.
Jul 02, 2019
Pedagogy
Resources in Yiddish Studies: Yiddish Literature and Culture
This online bibliographical series devoted to research resources in Yiddish Studies focuses on Yiddish literature and culture.
May 08, 2017
Pedagogy
Resources in Yiddish Studies: Digital Collections
This online bibliographical series devoted to research resources in Yiddish Studies focuses on digital collections in Yiddish Studies.
Oct 18, 2016
Pedagogy
Resources in Yiddish Studies: "Meta"-resources
This online bibliographical series devoted to research resources in Yiddish Studies focuses on “Meta”-resources – bibliographies, web gateways, online scholarship, indexes, library and archival resources, encyclopedias.
Sep 05, 2016