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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · 1d

This weekend we are saying Shabbat shalom and hoping for shalom - for peace. 🕊

Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · 2d

The Jewish Word of the Week is Bendichas manos! 👐
You can learn more about this #Ladino expression at jel.jewish-languages.org/words/5545
Thank you to Elaine Lindheim, the most recent guest on our Heritage Words podcast, for teaching us this expression.

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · 8d

The Jewish Word of the Week is this wonderful Ladino expression: los ojos en veinte cuatro. 👀
We learned this from our latest Heritage Words podcast guest, Elaine Lindheim. Check out the episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!
youtu.be/kGgOCGAbHqk?...

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · 12d

🎺 Endangered language course alert!
The JLP is proud to be partnering with New Lehrhaus on a series called "Language Keepers: Documenting Endangered Jewish Languages." The first course will cover Judeo-Kashani, spoken by Jews of Kashan, Iran. Info + registration: newlehrhaus.org/program/jude...

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · 12d

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, will begin on Wednesday evening. Here's a piece of Sephardic liturgy for this holiday, via the London Spanish and Portuguese Prayerbook.

Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · 16d

We learned about FFB from Aliza Bulow, the most recent guest on our Heritage Words podcast. For more info about this episode and show links, visit HUC Connect: huc.edu/public-progr...

Heritage Words: Season 3 - Episode 3: First-Generation Jew: Decoding Orthodox Dress, Speech, and Tradition, with Aliza Bulow - HUC

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · 16d

The Jewish Word of the Week is FFB! You can learn more about this word at the Jewish English Lexicon: jel.jewish-languages.org/words/1335

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · 23d

The Jewish Word of the Week is shatnez! Learn more about it through our Jewish English Lexicon: jel.jewish-languages.org/words/1644

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Sep 11

This word is featured in the latest episode of our Heritage Words podcast, which features a conversation between Sarah Benor and Michael W. Twitty. Check it out here: huc.edu/public-progr...

Heritage Words: Season 3 - Episode 2: Fress Frumkeit: Michael Twitty on Living Jewish Culture Through Food and Language - HUC

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Jewish Word of the Week is achi! Learn more about it through our Jewish English Lexicon: jel.jewish-languages.org/words/6052

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Sep 9

Today's Fun Fact features ISL - Israeli Sign Language! You can learn more about ISL via Rose Stamp's new article on our website: www.jewishlanguages.org/israeli-sign...

Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy 'Maloche' Day! From our language to yours. #fromthevault

#labordayweekend #yiddish #languages #linguistics #jewish #jewishlanguages

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Aug 29

Summer programs are powerful, providing youth with engaging and interactive sessions that foster a long-term commitment and interest to Jewish learning experiences.
To help support this vital work, become a sustaining donor today.

Link in bio to donate.

#jewish #nonprofit
#linguistics

Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Aug 28

Tired of wishing your kids "good night"? Mix it up with some Ladino now and then. 🌙 🌚 🌔

This phrase comes from an episode in our upcoming Season 3 of Heritage Words! Keep a lookout 👀

#ladino #jewishlanguages #jewish #linguistics #judeospanish

Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Aug 26

Love languages 👄?
Love music 🎶?
Love 💸 💰 🤑?

Send us your heritage song submissions by Oct 26th for a $1000 prize!

Details at jewishlanguages.org/events

Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Aug 25

Happy 25th! Have a celebratory coffee in honor ☕️

#yiddish
#jewish #coffee #jewishlanguage #linguistics

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Aug 21

Bless you! 🤧

Today's Jewish Word of the Week is BIVAS, KRESKAS, ENFLORESKAS!

Check it out at the Jewish English Lexicon (jel.jewish-languages.org) or in Heritage Words, our podcast exploring ancestral language.

Gesundheit!

#jewish #blessings #jewishlanguages #ladino #linguistics #funfact

Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Aug 11

The JLP's #jewish Words of the Week are KVELL and MECHAYE! You can hear them in season 2 episode 6 of our Heritage Words podcast, where Jack Lieberman interviews his mother Michele on her connection to #yiddish.

Listen here! huc.edu/public-progr...

Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Apr 8

Do you work at a Jewish summer camp or send your kids to Jewish camps? You can book the JLP for a special presentation about Jewish language diversity! Our camp programs are interactive and customizable to various settings. ⛺️ To find out more, reach out over email or DM us here.

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Apr 3

Passover starts next week, but we're already thinking about the after-parties! ☺️ To learn more about Mimouna, check out Tabby Refael's Reboot article from 2022: rebooting.com/article/mimo...

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Mar 24

The Jewish Word of the Week is emesdig! 🎉
You can read more about Jewish German in Esther Jahns' article on our website: www.jewishlanguages.org/jewish-german

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Mar 6

You can access our multilingual #Purim exhibit at www.jewishlanguages.org/purim
🎭

Purim | Jewish Languages

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Mar 6

The Jewish holiday of #Purim is in exactly one week! While colorful costumes are often the focus, nature's colors can correspond with the festival as well. We love this Purim-related proverb from Lishan Didan, a dialect of Jewish Neo-Aramaic. Learn more: www.jewishlanguages.org/jewish-aramaic

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Jewish Language Project @jewishlanguageproj.bsky.social · Feb 20

Here's a Fun Fact in honor of International Mother Language Day, which officially takes place tomorrow, February 21.🌟 To learn more about how + why this holiday was established, visit:
www.un.org/en/observanc...

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