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Jewish Languages Today: Endangered, Surviving, and Thriving

Hosted By: Qesher

Throughout history, Jews around the world have spoken many languages. In this multimedia session, participants will learn what these languages have had in common and how they are currently shifting. Over the past two centuries, migrations and other historical events have led to major changes in the linguistic profile of Jewish communities around the world. Several long-standing Jewish languages have become endangered. At the same time, Jews are engaging with these languages in “post-vernacular” ways. Dr. Sarah Benor will explain these developments and highlight the urgent need for documentation and reclamation.

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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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