Episode
Are We In The Midst Of A Yiddish Renaissance?
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- New Books in Jewish Studies
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- Aug 15, 2026
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Summary
Are we currently experiencing a Yiddish renaissance? This is one of the questions we are often asked at YIVO. YIVO’s own community of Yiddish learners has expanded more than 10-fold in the last two years. Duolingo has added Yiddish as a language. Headline after headline touts Yiddish as unexpectedly alive and well. What does this all mean for Yiddish in the 21st century? Join YIVO for a conversation about the Yiddish world today. Led by YIVO’s Director of Public Programs Alex Weiser, this program will feature journalist and playwright Rokhl Kafrissen, scholar and In Geveb Editor-in-chief Jessica Kirzane, scholar and Yiddish podcast founder and host Sandra Fox, and YIVO’s Director of Education Ben Kaplan. This panel discussion originally took place on June 1, 2022. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies