Search results
The 22 Best Yiddish Words to Know. A brief glossary of important and commonly used Yiddish words and phrases. By My Jewish Learning
- The History of The Expression “Oy Vey
Explore Jewish Life and Judaism at My Jewish Learning, your...
- Which Yiddish Word Are You
The 22 Best Yiddish Words to Know. Yiddish. My Jewish...
- Yiddish Film
Gender Roles. In a completely different style, Yidl mitn...
- Yiddish Theater in New York
By 1900 there were three major theater troupes in New York...
- The 10 Best Yiddish Words You've Never Heard Of
The 10 Best Yiddish Words You’ve Never Heard Of. These...
- Chutzpah
Chutzpah is one of many Yiddish words that have been adopted...
- The History of Yiddish
The first record of a printed Yiddish sentence is a blessing...
- Jewish Theater and Dance
Jewish performance and dance traditions can be traced back...
- The History of The Expression “Oy Vey
15 sty 2008 · Jewish scriptwriters introduced many Yiddish words into popular culture, which often changed the original meanings drastically. You might be surprised to learn how much Yiddish you already speak, but also, how many familiar words actually mean something different in real Yiddish.
13 maj 2019 · Kafrissen offered some “extra credit” on a few of the words, in which you’ll learn everything from the actual Yiddish origin of a term to a popular Yiddish song lyric.
18 kwi 2019 · With these Yiddish words and phrases in your repertoire, you'll easily be able to impress every Jewish person you meet (and their bubbe, too).
A collection of useful phrases in Yiddish, a Jewish language that developed from Medieval German with influences from Hebrew, Aramaic, and various Slavic languages.
25 cze 2024 · Learn the transliteration through YIVO’s guide to the alef-beys. Take note of how each of the letters is pronounced, and the transliteration (romanization) attached to each letter. Use the...
Both meanings of the Yiddish word chazer—“pig” and “review”—have their source in the Hebrew language.