Yiddish Words for the Star Spangled Banner
Learn about Yiddish words for the Star Spangled Banner with Rabbi Zell. This is part of Skittish About Yiddish video blog. There is no reason to be skittish about Yiddish!
Patriotism and Judaism
What Judaism says about patriotism, as explained by Rabbi Zell.
MAGEIFEH CHASSENEH
Hand over the gloves. Face down the masks. According to Jewish tradition, there is a completely different way to respond to the current pandemic. Playwright, cultural critic, and journalist, Rokhel Kafrisen recently wrote about a practice among our people that took place to ameliorate previous epidemics that befell our people, as well as society at large. This practice was referred […]
Saving a Person Whose Life is in Peril and Judaism
What Judaism says about saving a person whose life is in peril, as explained by Rabbi Zell.
Yiddish Words for Conversion to Judaism
Learn about Yiddish words for Conversion to Judaism with Rabbi Zell. Download the word list (opens in a new tab or new page), then watch the video. This is part of Skittish About Yiddish video blog. There is no reason to be skittish about Yiddish!
OUR FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN
Our Father Who Art In Heaven is not, nor has it ever been, an exclusive of the Church. Long before it served as the opening phrase of the Lord’s prayer, Our Father Who Art In Heaven was firmly ensconced in Judaism. Those of us with a fair knowledge of Hebrew liturgy, know it better as Avinu Sheh BaShamayim. With Father’s […]
Yiddish Words for Father’s Day
Learn about Yiddish words for Father’s Day with Rabbi Zell. Download the word list (opens in a new tab or new page), then watch the video. This is part of Skittish About Yiddish video blog. There is no reason to be skittish about Yiddish!
