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.
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.
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
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.