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The Beauty and Magic of Yiddish

Hosted By: Qesher

Nothing symbolizes more Ashkenazi Jews’ history and storytelling than Yiddish. The language has been an integral part of the European linguistic and cultural diversity and its beauty can be felt through its many phrases and sayings.

Travel with us to Berlin, Odessa and Tbilisi to learn 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. Discover how Yiddish can help you speak to the ghosts and allow you to understand better Jewish wisdom and mysticism.

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Teacher

Lasha Shukulashvili

Lasha Shukulashvili was born in one of the most multicultural and multi-faith cities of the world - Tbilisi (Georgia). With a PHD in Jewish Studies, he is currently studying Yiddish at Oxford. Lasha has worked for the Permanent Mission of Georgia to the UN and holds the EU supported prize on diversity reporting.
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Qesher

There are Jewish communities all around the globe with their own unique history, culture, places, and most of all, people and stories. All of them different, but sharing so much. The aim of Qesher is to connect these different Jewish traditions, not just to know of each other, but to learn about each other. We believe that there is great value in creating a deeper understanding within the Jewish world and exploring Jewish experiences and identities in all their diversity.
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