The Yiddish Book Center's
Wexler Oral History Project
A growing collection of in-depth interviews with people of all ages and backgrounds, whose stories about the legacy and changing nature of Yiddish language and culture offer a rich and complex chronicle of Jewish identity.
Two Types of Yiddishists: Speakers and Scholars
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Jessica Kirzane, specialist in American-Jewish literature, speaks about her decision to study Yiddish instead of learning the language.
This is an excerpt from an oral history with Jessica Kirzane.
This excerpt is in English.
This interview is part of the Yiddish in the Academy: scholars, language instructors, and students series.
