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Yiddish
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Der Bay 
 The online home for an English-language print publication with a mission "to foster the preservation of the Yiddish language (mame-loshn) and the associated Yiddish culture, music, theater, literature and poetry via the International Association of Yiddish Clubs (IAYC)." The site features sample articles, a list of transliterated Yiddish words, citations for Yiddish resources, lists of translators and Klezmer bands, calendars of Yiddish events, and links to related sites. Searchable. http://www.derbay.org/ Topics: Judaism, Languages, Musical Genres, Poetry Last updated Mar 24, 2004 EPYC: Educational Program on Yiddish Culture
A companion tool for an educational package that "aims to familiarize the student with the Yiddish Ashkenazi culture that flourished in East Europe in the last 500 years." Explore Eastern European Jewish history, occupations, youth culture, politics, food, Yiddish language and culture, music, and religious life, through portraits, maps, musical recordings, blueprints, essays, and slide shows. Visit Eastern European locations such as Odessa, Lublin, and Warsaw. From the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. http://epyc.yivo.org/home.php Topics: Judaism, Languages, Musical Genres, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States, Regions of the World, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Jan 18, 2005 Yiddish Radio Project
This is the site of an NPR documentary about the golden age of Yiddish radio (1930-1950), which depicted the daily life of Eastern European Jewish immigrants in their new homeland. The dramas, political commentary, advice shows, talent shows, and music provided entertainment and comfort. The site has photos of radio personalities, sound clips, a documentary, and an explanation of the work of Henry Sapoznik, who found and restored the disks with the programs. http://yiddishradioproject.org/ Topics: Internet, Judaism, Languages, Media, Music, Musical Genres, Photograph Collections: History, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Nov 30, 2002 |
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