All events um lsa frankel center for judaic studies. I need to focus my energy on this new adventure, so im putting the book of life on a possibly permanent hiatus after the 12th anniversary episode in december, 2017. The book centercontinues to rescue yiddish books and distributes these books tolibraries, scholars and students. Yiddish book center receives major neh grant for oral. Christa also interviewed arthur as part of the center s wexler oral history project. These interviews are madeavailable online for scholars, teachers and others. Wexler oral history project of the yiddish book center. For example, in the aftermath of the first crusade in 1096, and the rampant persecution of jews that followed, jews increasingly isolated themselves from nonjewish society. Selected collections and spotlights from the wexler oral history project.
The dream is to make every yiddish book ever see all stories on this topic. In my own oral tradition, i share and tell my queer, jewish friends and loved ones about the oral histories ive watched. Actor leonard nimoy 1931 2015 recites hamlets soliloquy in yiddish, his familys first language, during a 20 interview with christa whitney. Index by faith jones nypl a comprehensive source for yiddish theater research, including biographies of individual actors, directors, composers and playwrights. Among the 600plus interviews conducted by the wexler oral history project to date are more than 100 in yiddish. Wexler oral history project greetings from the gegnt.
Founded in 1980 by aaron lansky, the center was one of the first organizations in america dedicated to the preservation of yiddish literature and culture. Explore highlights from the yiddish book centers wexler oral history project collection. Amy r talks to christa whitney l about her fathers personal connection to the yiddish book center, where christa works and where arthur started volunteering as a docent at age 82. The artist and her legacy, a documentary about yiddish activist and artist beyle schaechtergottesman, from the yiddish book center s wexler oral history project. National yiddish book center jewish virtual library. The yiddish book centers wexler oral history project is a growing collection of more than 1,000 indepth interviews with people of all ages and backgrounds, whose stories about the legacy and changing nature of yiddish language and culture offer a rich and complex chronicle of jewish identity. Sep 11, 2015 wexler oral history project, yiddish book center. Yiddish book center receives major neh grant for oral history. The wexler oral history project is a growing collection of over 600 indepth video interviews with people. The yiddish book center s wexler oral history project is a growing collection of indepth interviews about. Wexler oral history project yiddish book center store. Yiddish book centers wexler oral history project interview with velvel pasternak.
Wexler genealogy the vast majority of argentine jews are descended from immigrants who arrived from europe. The wexler oral history project is a growing collection. The great yiddish parade brings yiddish into real happenings, singing and playing as a form of cultural inclusion, crowd participation and. The yiddish book center national yiddish book center, located on the campus of hampshire college in amherst, massachusetts, united states, is a cultural institution dedicated to the preservation of books in the yiddish language, as well as the culture and history those books represent. The project is particularly interested in how yiddish language and culture inform jewish. Oct 25, 2017 after 18 amazing years as judaica librarian at congregation bnai israel of boca raton, ive taken a new job at pj library in agawam, massachusetts. The yiddish book centers wexler oral history project is a growing collection of indepth video interviews with people of all ages, exploring yiddish cultural topics and issues of modern jewish identity. The yiddish book centers wexler oral history project is a growing collection of indepth video interviews with people of all ages, exploring. A history from colonial times to today by pamela s. If you respond and have not already registered, you will receive periodic updates and communications from yiddish book center. These ashkenazic jews migrated from small towns or shtetels of poland, lithuania, russia, germany, romania or ukraine, leaving behind most of their jewish relatives. Explore highlights from the yiddish book center s wexler oral history project collection. Yiddish book center project honors jewish american heritage. May 06, 2018 yiddish book center s wexler oral history project, since 2010 has conducted more than 700 indepth interviews with people of all ages and backgrounds, looking at the jewish experience in general and yiddish in particular.
Wexler oral history project of the yiddish book center home. Yiddish research bibliography and guide the new york. The classic vulcan greeting made famous by his star trek character was inspired by a blessing from the jewish faith, nimoy, who died on friday. How a mensch from massachusetts saved yiddish literature for generations to come by sue macy. The yiddish book centers wexler oral history project is a growing collection of indepth interviews with people of all ages and backgrounds, whose stories provide a. I need to focus my energy on this new adventure, so im putting the book of life on a possibly permanent. The screening will be accompanied by a reception and talkback with director christa whitney. For example, in the aftermath of the first crusade in 1096, and the rampant persecution of jews that followed, jews. Perhaps the most ambitious project of all is the steven spielberg digital yiddish library, a project of the national yiddish book center and the internet archive comprising some 11,000 free digital books.
A lesbianke at the wexler oral history project my jewish. It is one of ten western massachusetts museums constituting the museums10 consortium. This kit presents resources to help teachers teach about the play, its. The yiddish book center s wexler oral history project is a growing collection of indepth interviews with people of all ages and backgrounds, whose stories provide a deeper understanding of the jewish experience. Founded in 1980 by aaron lansky, the center was one of the first organizations in america dedicated to the. The yiddish book centers wexler oral history project is a growing collection of indepth interviews with people of all ages and backgrounds, whose stories provide a deeper understanding of the jewish experience. Screening and discussion of two short films made by the center s wexler oral history project. Jan 22, 2015 amy r talks to christa whitney l about her fathers personal connection to the yiddish book center, where christa works and where arthur started volunteering as a docent at age 82. The national yiddish book center was founded in 1980 by macarthur fellow aaron lansky, who continues to lead the organization as its president.
Advanced book exchange best commercial site for used judaica, including yiddish titles. Aug 17, 20 yiddish book centers wexler oral history project interview with velvel pasternak. Oct 26, 2017 im a jewish lesbian who makes a living collecting and editing oral history at the yiddish book center. To encourage the development of a rich, precise vocabulary among yiddish speaking children that will in turn become the basis of future academic success impact. Isaac babels my first goose the yiddish book centers. The wexler oral history project is a growing collection of interviews with more than 700 people writers and musicians, scholars and students, native yiddish speakers and cultural activists. Yiddish book centers wexler oral history project, since 2010 has conducted more than 700 indepth interviews with people of all ages and backgrounds, looking at the jewish experience in general and yiddish in particular. Christa also interviewed arthur as part of the centers wexler oral history project.
Anskys the dybbuk is arguably the most iconic play of the entire canon of jewish dramatic literature. When he was a 23yearold graduate student, lansky stumbled upon an alarming fact. The wexler oral history project is a growing collection of over 600 indepth video interviews with people of all ages, exploring yiddish cultural topics and issues of modern jewish identity. The decade of discovery is a new initiative of the yiddish book center designed to foster a deeper understanding of yiddish and modern jewish culture. Drawing on archival footage, neverbeforeseen home videos, and interviews from the yiddish book centers wexler oral history project, ver vet blaybn. The center also collected oral historiesthrough its wexler oral history project. This 45minute tour takes the visitor through the yiddish book centers museum exhibits and allows them to. Yiddish book center project honors jewish american. Most 85% of the 700 yizkor books at the new york public library are online read them now. Sign up for weekly updates from the wexler oral history.
The yiddish book centers wexler oral history project is a growing collection of indepth interviews with people of all ages and backgrounds, whose stories about the legacy and changing nature of yiddish language and culture offer a rich and complex chronicle of jewish identity. The yiddish book centers wexler oral history project is a growing collection of indepth interviews about. The wexler oral history project is a growing collection of indepth video interviews with people of all ages and backgrounds, whose stories offer a rich and. Ansky pseudonym of shloyme zaynvl rapoport, 18631920 was a russianjewish ethnographer and playwright whose signature work the dybbuk played a seminal role in shaping modern yiddish and hebrew theater.
Through this work, ive built my own collection of stories. Leonard nimoy explains the unexpected origin of the vulcan. Beyond having saved more than one million yiddish books since its founding in 1980, the yiddish book center advances knowledge of the content and literary and cultural progeny of the books its saved through educational programs, translation initiatives, and the wexler oral history project among others. Drawing on archival footage, neverbeforeseen home videos, and interviews from the yiddish book center s wexler oral history project, ver vet blaybn. Feb 28, 2015 the classic vulcan greeting made famous by his star trek character was inspired by a blessing from the jewish faith, nimoy, who died on friday, told the yiddish book center s wexler oral history. National yiddish book center is rated 3 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. From the yiddish book centers wexler oral history project.
Posts about wexler oral history project written by greetingsfromthegegnt. Wexler oral history project spotlights yiddish book center. The yiddish book center in amherst, has received a major grant from the national endowment for the humanities to support its wexler oral history project, a growing collection of indepth video interviews about the legacy and changing nature of yiddish language and modern jewish culture. National yiddish book center in amherst, ma librarything. Since 2010, the yiddish book centers wexler oral history project has recorded more than indepth video interviews that provide a deeper understanding of the jewish experience and the legacy and changing nature of yiddish language and culture. The yiddish book center s wexler oral history project is a growing collection of indepth video interviews with people of all ages, exploring yiddish cultural topics and issues of modern jewish identity. Director, wexler oral history project at national yiddish book center garrison leykam certified remote work professional, business coach expert level, career coach creating 2020 success stories. Introduction the russian jewish fiction writer isaac babel 18941940 is best known for his carefully crafted short stories written in the 1920s. The central role of yiddish played in jewish life, and its eventual decline, are in part attributable to important events and trends in jewish history. Yiddish research bibliography and guide the new york public.
Feb 06, 2014 mix play all mix yiddish book center youtube nichelle nichols on filming the first interracial kiss on american television duration. The yiddish book centers wexler oral history project is a. Im a jewish lesbian who makes a living collecting and editing oral history at the yiddish book center. Advanced book exchange best commercial site for used judaica, including yiddish titles ebay a surprising source for obscure yiddish books, recordings and ephemera yiddish research websites. Charity navigator rating for national yiddish book center. The yiddish book center in amherst, massachusetts, has received a major grant from the national endowment for the humanities to support its wexler oral history project, a growing collection of. The yiddish book center is a nonprofit institution, and its programs are funded by contributions from over 30,000 as of 2005 members, and gifts and grants. Cyco books online database of used and new yiddish books for sale. The festival of new yiddish music, reflects on why people go to see live music even when money is tight. National yiddish book center is a libraries, historical societies and landmark preservation charity located in amherst, ma. This guide lists the yizkor book collection alphabetically by town or city name. Leonard nimoy explains the unexpected origin of the vulcan salute. Solomon simon, yiddish writer and pedagogue the writings of solomon simon, presented by the yiddish book center s wexler oral history project.
Wexler oral history we record stories exploring yiddish culture and jewish identity with people of all ages and backgrounds. Velvel pasternak, musicologist and major publisher of jewish music, talks about jewish music. Forgotten for more than half a century, yiddish radio is back. Carole renard neh oral history project coordinator. Lets return to the tampa jewish community center where the yiddishologists continue their mani.
Screening and discussion of two short films made by the centers wexler oral history project. The jewish world yiddish book center receives neh grant. Leonard nimoy jewish actor best known for his role as spock on the star trek science fiction series explains the jewish story behind the handgesture he made famous through his role as spock. Yiddish book centers wexler oral history project interview. The dybbuk the yiddish book centers great jewish books. Michael winograd, whose band yiddish art trio plays this week at the yiddish book centers yidstock 2015. Sign up for weekly updates from the wexler oral history project. The artist and her legacy, a documentary about yiddish activist and artist beyle schaechtergottesman, from the yiddish book centers wexler oral history project. After 18 amazing years as judaica librarian at congregation bnai israel of boca raton, ive taken a new job at pj library in agawam, massachusetts.
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