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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 better symbolizes the history and storytelling of Ashkenazi Jews 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 a Isaac Bashevis Singer Fellow 2021/2022 and a recent graduate of the Paideia - The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden. He has also graduated from the Yiddish program under the Oxford School of Rare Jewish Languages at the University of Oxford.
Currently, Lasha is a lecturer of Yiddish language and culture at the Tbilisi State University in Georgia and is undertaking research at the National Library of Israel. Apart from his native Georgian, Lasha speaks English, Russian, Yiddish, Latvian and Hebrew.
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.