What was or what is Yiddishland?

What was or what is Yiddishland?

Donate Subscribe What was or what is Yiddishland?  by Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh​ What volunteering for YAAANA and Yiddishland California has taught me is that, while academics argue about the intricacies of the Yiddish language and write brilliant books and...
Yiddish, Ladino (Judeo-Spanish), and Claudia Sheinbaum

Yiddish, Ladino (Judeo-Spanish), and Claudia Sheinbaum

Donate Subscribe Yiddish, Ladino (Judeo-Spanish), and Claudia Sheinbaum  by Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh​ Recently, we received the news about Mexico’s new president being elected, Claudia Sheinbaum. With this Yiddish-sounding name, many are wondering about her family...
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Donate Subscribe Blogs     Was Christopher Columbus Jewish and did he speak Judeo-Spanish (Ladino)?   Regardless of your stance on Columbus Day, recent news shed light on a fascinating possibility: Christopher Columbus, traditionally hailed as Italian,...
Yiddishland Newsletter

Yiddishland Newsletter

Dear Friends of YAAANA and Yiddishland California,   Thank you to everyone who supported our highlight event, “The City Without Jews,” last week! Your presence and assistance at the event made it truly special.   Yiddishland’s next schlep to San...