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The History of Yiddish

Yiddish originated in Germany, but was eventually spoken by Jews all over Europe.

According to Jewish tradition, Hebrew is the original language of humanity and the language spoken by God.

It's difficult to pinpoint the moment Hebrew emerged as a unique language.

Hebrew is the sacred language of Jewish scripture and prayer and also the language of the modern Jewish state.

Think Hebrew is the only Jewish language? Think again!

The Jewish people's traditional language has a storied past.

What happens when a people has no land of its own?

In 2025, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2024 and lasts until sundown on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

In 2025, Sukkot begins at sundown on Monday, Oct. 6 and ends at sundown on Monday, Oct. 13.

Leviticus 26:3-27:34