A THOUSAND YEARS OF YIDDISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

This illustrated talk will offer an overview of the history of Yiddish, answering such questions as: From where does Yiddish come? How is the history of Ashkenazi Jews reflected in the language? What makes Yiddish a specifically Jewish language? What is the relationship between Yiddish and Hebrew? Who speaks Yiddish today? Enjoy this session that might bring back fond memories.

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