Yiddish: An Introduction to Language & Culture (On One Foot!)

Presented by Sebastian Schulman, Director, Special Projects & Partnerships, Yiddish Book Center (yiddishbookcenter.org)

Yiddish has been one of the most widely spoken Jewish languages in history. Yet it is often misunderstood, maligned, or reductively imagined as a jargon of jokes or a mongrel tongue. In this presentation, we'll go beyond the stereotypes to explore the origins and evolution of this global language, with an emphasis on its vast literature and vibrant culture. And why on one foot? You'll just have to hop on in to find out!