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RCK
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Alexandre Beider
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Mar 17
etymology of gragger
For me, this theory sounds farfetched, a typical example of a folk etymology that links unrelated
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etymology of gragger
For me, this theory sounds farfetched, a typical example of a folk etymology that links unrelated
Mar 17
Sarah Benor
Mar 14
essence of a Jew - pintele yid
We received this question: "Are you aware of a Ladino or other Sephardic equivalent of the term
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essence of a Jew - pintele yid
We received this question: "Are you aware of a Ladino or other Sephardic equivalent of the term
Mar 14
Ofra Tirosh-Becker
Feb 26
A new book: Mizmor Le-David: Studies in Jewish Languages, in honour of Prof. David M. Bunis
We are pleased to announce the publication of the new book Mizmor Le-David: Studies in Jewish
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A new book: Mizmor Le-David: Studies in Jewish Languages, in honour of Prof. David M. Bunis
We are pleased to announce the publication of the new book Mizmor Le-David: Studies in Jewish
Feb 26
Judith Cohen
Feb 17
Marathi version Adon Olam
hi, I'm an ethnomusicologist, and interested in contrafacta of Adon Olam. Do you have (1) a
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Marathi version Adon Olam
hi, I'm an ethnomusicologist, and interested in contrafacta of Adon Olam. Do you have (1) a
Feb 17
Aharon Varady
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Aniruddha Walke
2
Feb 16
Marathi translation of Adon Olam
Hi Mr Varady, Joined the group today and came across this post. Went through the transcription, and
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Marathi translation of Adon Olam
Hi Mr Varady, Joined the group today and came across this post. Went through the transcription, and
Feb 16
Ayşe Yılmaz
Feb 9
Need for translation
Hello, many years ago I take a paper from someone and even if I check the alphabet I could not
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Need for translation
Hello, many years ago I take a paper from someone and even if I check the alphabet I could not
Feb 9
Hannah Pressman
Feb 5
Jewish Languages on the Stage: Panel on Sunday Feb. 11
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share about the Jewish Language Project's first event of 2024!
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Jewish Languages on the Stage: Panel on Sunday Feb. 11
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share about the Jewish Language Project's first event of 2024!
Feb 5
John Smith
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Alexandre Beider
2
Jan 27
The Name Ahuvah
The name Ahuva does not appear in my book because I never met it in any source dealing with the
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The Name Ahuvah
The name Ahuva does not appear in my book because I never met it in any source dealing with the
Jan 27
Sarah Benor
12/15/23
Zelda Kahan Newman z"l
Dear Jewish Languages List, I just read the sad news that linguist and Yiddish-English translator
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Zelda Kahan Newman z"l
Dear Jewish Languages List, I just read the sad news that linguist and Yiddish-English translator
12/15/23
Sarah Benor
12/7/23
TOC: Journal of Jewish Languages issues 11.1, 11.2: Imitating Jewish Speech
The Journal of Jewish Languages is pleased to announce the publication of issue 11.1, edited by Sarah
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TOC: Journal of Jewish Languages issues 11.1, 11.2: Imitating Jewish Speech
The Journal of Jewish Languages is pleased to announce the publication of issue 11.1, edited by Sarah
12/7/23
RCK
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Alexandre Beider
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10/15/23
The Name Ahuvah
Hi, I fully agree with Tamás: there is no need to search for a continuous usage: prior to the 20th
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The Name Ahuvah
Hi, I fully agree with Tamás: there is no need to search for a continuous usage: prior to the 20th
10/15/23
Sarah Benor
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Marion Aptroot
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8/10/23
earliest attestation
Dear Sasha, dear all, The 11th century glosses regarded as Western Yiddish weren't just Germanic
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earliest attestation
Dear Sasha, dear all, The 11th century glosses regarded as Western Yiddish weren't just Germanic
8/10/23
Hannah Pressman
8/7/23
"Jewish Language on TV" events, Aug. 13 and Aug. 20
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share about the HUC-JIR Jewish Language Project's final two
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"Jewish Language on TV" events, Aug. 13 and Aug. 20
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share about the HUC-JIR Jewish Language Project's final two
8/7/23
Aharon Varady
8/6/23
REQ: Help digitally transcribing Greek translation in Corfu siddur
Over on Greek Wikisource, I've been slowly transcribing the Greek translation of a siddur from
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REQ: Help digitally transcribing Greek translation in Corfu siddur
Over on Greek Wikisource, I've been slowly transcribing the Greek translation of a siddur from
8/6/23
Sarah Benor
7/7/23
threefold cord
Dear Jewish language scholars, Does anyone know of resonances of this quote in various Jewish
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threefold cord
Dear Jewish language scholars, Does anyone know of resonances of this quote in various Jewish
7/7/23
RCK
7/3/23
Dorritos commercial in Yiddish
I'm only posting this because I get the feeling that some people on the list will כאפ הנאה from
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Dorritos commercial in Yiddish
I'm only posting this because I get the feeling that some people on the list will כאפ הנאה from
7/3/23
Hannah Pressman
6/2/23
"Jewish Language on TV" event series - first event Sunday June 4
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share about the HUC-JIR Jewish Language Project's summer event
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"Jewish Language on TV" event series - first event Sunday June 4
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share about the HUC-JIR Jewish Language Project's summer event
6/2/23
RCK
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Andrey Rozenberg
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3/22/23
Rhotics in Hebrew and Aramaic
Very interesting! I asked this question to several experts who are not on this email list and I
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Rhotics in Hebrew and Aramaic
Very interesting! I asked this question to several experts who are not on this email list and I
3/22/23
RCK
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Malka Muchnik
3
3/12/23
Parah Parah
תודה, אורה, על ההשערה המעניינת. צורת הציווי בספרדית הארגנטינית היא דווקא במלרע. הביטוי מקובל בצורתו
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Parah Parah
תודה, אורה, על ההשערה המעניינת. צורת הציווי בספרדית הארגנטינית היא דווקא במלרע. הביטוי מקובל בצורתו
3/12/23
Omri Asscher
3/9/23
AJS call for papers - Jewish Languages and Linguistics division
Dear all, I am the new AJS division chair for Jewish Languages and Linguistics - thank you, Renee
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AJS call for papers - Jewish Languages and Linguistics division
Dear all, I am the new AJS division chair for Jewish Languages and Linguistics - thank you, Renee
3/9/23
Luk Kal
1/31/23
a scan from Alfabetin by Sermoneta
Dear all, I have been looking for the following book (Alfabetin. Traduzione giudeo-siciliana in
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a scan from Alfabetin by Sermoneta
Dear all, I have been looking for the following book (Alfabetin. Traduzione giudeo-siciliana in
1/31/23
Sarah Benor
1/25/23
Fwd: חדש! קורס מקוון על הלשון הערבית-יהודית של מרוקו עם פרופ' יוסף שטרית – מיזם לשון הבית
See below about a new course by Mother Tongue about the Language and Culture of Moroccan Jews, taught
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Fwd: חדש! קורס מקוון על הלשון הערבית-יהודית של מרוקו עם פרופ' יוסף שטרית – מיזם לשון הבית
See below about a new course by Mother Tongue about the Language and Culture of Moroccan Jews, taught
1/25/23
Hannah Pressman
1/24/23
Speaking Jewish Around the Globe: New course runs Feb. 5-April 30
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share information about our brand-new online course, "Speaking
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Speaking Jewish Around the Globe: New course runs Feb. 5-April 30
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share information about our brand-new online course, "Speaking
1/24/23
Jonah Rank
1/8/23
Job Opportunity: Professor, "Introduction to Arabic as a Jewish Language"
Hebrew Seminary: A Rabbinical School for Deaf & Hearing Organization Overview Hebrew Seminary is
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Job Opportunity: Professor, "Introduction to Arabic as a Jewish Language"
Hebrew Seminary: A Rabbinical School for Deaf & Hearing Organization Overview Hebrew Seminary is
1/8/23
RCK
12/20/22
Zoom lecture: "Ivri Script: Back to the Basics"
The Sofrim Group is pleased to issue an open invitation for a Zoom lecture by AS Adler on the topic
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Zoom lecture: "Ivri Script: Back to the Basics"
The Sofrim Group is pleased to issue an open invitation for a Zoom lecture by AS Adler on the topic
12/20/22
Sarah Benor
12/8/22
TOC: Journal of Jewish Languages, issue and thematic issue on Haredi Yiddish
We are pleased to announce issues 10.1 and 10.2 of the Journal of Jewish Languages, published by
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TOC: Journal of Jewish Languages, issue and thematic issue on Haredi Yiddish
We are pleased to announce issues 10.1 and 10.2 of the Journal of Jewish Languages, published by
12/8/22
Barry Goldstein
12/3/22
Three Men in a Boat, in Yiddish (Y-5)
The first time in Yiddish! /Three Men in a Boat/ /(to say nothing of the dog)/ Jerome K. Jerome
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Three Men in a Boat, in Yiddish (Y-5)
The first time in Yiddish! /Three Men in a Boat/ /(to say nothing of the dog)/ Jerome K. Jerome
12/3/22
RCK
12/2/22
Leshon Hakodesh conference
Every year, Rabbi Uriel Frank (son of R' Yitzhchak Frank who wrote a famous dictionary of
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Leshon Hakodesh conference
Every year, Rabbi Uriel Frank (son of R' Yitzhchak Frank who wrote a famous dictionary of
12/2/22
Lital Levy
11/27/22
Shohat, "The Question of Judeo-Arabic"
Hi all, I am teaching a module on Judeo-Arabic that includes several readings expressing different
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Shohat, "The Question of Judeo-Arabic"
Hi all, I am teaching a module on Judeo-Arabic that includes several readings expressing different
11/27/22
Hannah Pressman
10/26/22
A Millennium of Jewish Women's Voices - Exhibit and Launch Events, Oct.30 & Nov.13
Dear colleagues, I'm pleased to share information about our upcoming event series celebrating the
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A Millennium of Jewish Women's Voices - Exhibit and Launch Events, Oct.30 & Nov.13
Dear colleagues, I'm pleased to share information about our upcoming event series celebrating the
10/26/22