There’s always been a reason for not starting this project. There still are lots. It is simply too important and time critical not to do.
The Goal
Have people all over the world submit videos on YouTube in Yiddish in such a way that people can find songs, hear stories, listen to their relatives, and otherwise continue to have Yiddish as a part of their lives in the future.
How it Works
People upload Yiddish videos to YouTube with words that describe the content (tags). By using the same set of words, people can search and find what they’re looking for.
Who makes the videos?
Across the world, there are people who want to see Yiddish thrive. We call them Meyvns. These Meyvns will find people with video cameras, webcams, cameras that record videos, cell phones that record videos, and they will make movies of any and all Yiddish speakers they can find.
The Mayvn Network, open to any and all, will record the lives, songs, stories, joke, and thoughts of our precious Yiddish speakers and present them openly to the world.
Who is running this?
You.
Who else is running this?
There is no leader. Videos are available to the world because enthusiasts put them there.
How much does it cost?
No money is involved. This is about a love of our language, culture, and people.
See it in Action!
Look here!
For a slightly less academic explanation, here’s a short video on the subject in Yiddish.
