The Shmooze
The Yiddish Book Center's podcast includes conversations with Jewish culture makers, plus news and stories related to Yiddish literature, language, and culture.
Previous episodes
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A Stop at the Iconic Red Apple Restaurant
Elaine Freed Lindenblatt, daughter of the iconic Red Apple Rest founder, talks about her memoir about a special time and place.
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Deli Man: A Delicious Jewish Tradition
Filmmaker Erik Anjou discusses his latest documentary, Deli Man, the story of third-generation deli owner Ziggy Gruber.
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A Week Exploring Great Jewish Books
Two members of the Great Jewish Books class of 2015 talk about the engaging conversations they had in class, the fun of bonding with other students with shared interests, and much more.
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A Town Known as Auschwitz
Shiri B. Sandler, curator of the exhibit A Town Known as Auschwitz, discusses the rich history of the town and its Jewish residents from the sixteenth century through the post-war period.
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The Stories Behind Favorite Hanukkah Recipes
Author Tina Wasserman visits with us to discuss some traditional Hanukkah recipes and the histories behind them.
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Rediscovering The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook
Culinary anthropologist Eve Jochnowitz tells us how The Vilna Vegetarian Cookbook was rediscovered and how she came to translate it from the original Yiddish.
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Yidstock 2013:Top names in klezmer to perform July 18-21
Yidstock program director Seth Rogovoy discusses Yidstock 2013 - from the opening concert with the Klezmer Conservatory Band to the Yidstock All-stars closing concert, and other events that will take place at Yidstock 2013.
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Realizing Yiddish Translation in the 21st Century
Learn about the launch of the Yiddish Book Center's Yiddish Translation Fellowship, the development of the Center's Yiddish translation website, e-publishing of Yiddish translations, and so much more.
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Jewish Cuba: A First-Hand Account
Author, scholar, and cultural anthropologist Ruth Behar discusses her Jewish Cuban roots, her family, and her immigration to New York.
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Newly named Yiddish Translation Fellows
The Yiddish Book Center's newly announced Translation Fellows share with us their interest in Yiddish and their translation projects.