Harvey Spiro is one of the leaders of Yiddish of Greater Washington. Getting him to be recorded was no small task. He sees himself more as an organizer and a student. And yet, there’s a lot to learn from talking with Harvey. He represents some of the next generation Yiddish preservers and organizers. He’s dedicated a lot of time and energy to learning Yiddish properly, which is something few people have the wherewithal to to. He is also a very respected member of the Yiddish community in the D.C. area.
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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
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International Association of Yiddidsh Clubs
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Sing Your Roots
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Yiddish Choristers of Palo Alto
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