Introduction to Yiddish

CAS JS 235

ntroduces students to the Yiddish language and the culture and civilization built from it. Yiddish is a critical language for learning about Jewish history, the Holocaust, and eastern European culture. It has been spoken around the world since the Middle Ages, and continues to evolve. The class also explores Yiddish's central role in the development of American popular culture, especially music, theater, and film.

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