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Yiddish Words

Teaching and Learning Yiddish

 Why learn Yiddish? Teachers, students, scholars, and performing artists discuss their reasons, the joys along the way, and the access they gained to a new world through the language itself.

Our Favorite Yiddish Phrases

 Albert "Booney" Dinner and Leonard Strear are asked to explain their favorite Yiddish phrases. Leonard shares the phrase "azoy geyt es," which in English translates to "that's the way it goes." Albert explains that he uses "tsebrokhene tseyn," which translates to “talking through broken teeth.” The two conclude that these phrases are the most useful in day-to-day communication.

"Bubbe Maytse"

 Albert “Booney” Dinner remembers the Yiddish-speaking grandmother he and his cousin, Leonard Strear, share.

Jerry Seinfeld and Yiddish

 Jonathan Morse talks of his love for Jerry Seinfeld's jokes and how he believes that they translated into Yiddish.

A kokhlefl, tumbalalayke, and tsibele-kikhlekh: Compilation of a Few Favorite Yiddish Memories

 Does the word "kokhlefl" remind you of YOUR brother? Have you ever eaten "tsibele-kikhl"? Hear the stories behind these words and other favorite Yiddish words, phrases, and songs collected at this summer's Paperbridge Arts Festival

Jewish history in unexpected places

 Penina Glazer has learned about Jewish history through street signs in Israel, father, and the Forverts.

What's your favorite Yiddish word?

In this video, meet Steiner Summer Program students as they describe their favorite Yiddish words. All material comes from interviews students conducted in their oral history practicum! Find out how to apply for this year's Steiner Summer Program.