Eric Edelstein explains why it’s so important and so different to relate these life stories natively in Yiddish. A lot of people have been asking why we’re presenting these stories in Yiddish. If we had people speak in English, more people could share in the stories. And yes, that is true. And yet, it would be different. And something would be lost. This video attempts an explanation.
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Beautiful Yiddish
We’re aware that most people have never heard a real Yiddish song. If that’s you, you may be surprised at the beauty, even if you don’t speak a word of Yiddish. If you’re looking to brighten your day, here are a couple of suggestions. One of the most beautiful songs we know is… Dem zeydns […]
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The Yiddish Four
The Yiddish Four perform for the IAYC conference in 2010.
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Lou Charloff – Standup Yiddish Comic
Lou Charloff performing Yiddish Standup
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Sheva Zucker’s Keynote Address
Sheva Zucker’s keynote address at the IAYC in 2010.
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Kolya Teaching Yiddish
Kolya Teaching Teachers How to Teach
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Rafoyel Finkel Yiddish Interview
Yiddish Interview with Rafoyel Finkel at IAYC 2010
