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The Beauty and Magic of Yiddish
Thursday, February 13
USA 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 09:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 90 minutes
About this talk
Nothing symbolizes the history and storytelling of Ashkenazi Jews better than Yiddish. The language, also known as a mame
loshn, has been an integral part of the European linguistic and cultural diversity. At
the same time, it became richer by attaining bits and pieces of the various
surrounding languages and cultures. The beauty of Yiddish can be felt through its many
phrases and sayings.
Travel with us to Berlin, Odessa, and Tbilisi to learn about how different waves of Jewish migration brought Yiddish to various corners of Europe and the Caucasus, creating a unique linguistic mosaic. Hear some of the most touching and amusing Yiddish expressions and words that will stay with you. Discover how Yiddish can help you speak to the ghosts and allow you to understand better Jewish wisdom and mysticism.
About Lasha
Lasha Shakulashvili is an award-winning Georgian scholar of Jewish/Yiddish Studies and an aspiring expert on Middle Eastern affairs. Born and raised in Tbilisi, Georgia, and although not Jewish, Lasha has deep connections with the Jewish communities of the South Caucasus region. He is the first lecturer of Yiddish in the region to teach this language and culture at the university level.
Moreover, he also teaches the Jewish heritage of Georgia and Armenia to both Georgian and Armenian audiences, as well as internationally, through various academic and non-academic institutions. Besides his native Georgian, Lasha can speak, read, and write in English, Russian, Hebrew, Yiddish, and Latvian.
You will be asked to select one of these options:
General admission - $18
Supported admission - $9
Sponsor this talk - $36
With your contribution, you will also be donating to the Jewish Language Project of the Hebrew Union College.