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Why these Jewish college students are  learning Yiddish

New England Public Media | By Nirvani Williams
Published July 9, 2026 at 3:45 PM CDT

Young Jewish-Americans have been looking for new ways to engage with Jewish culture. Some have found community by learning Yiddish, a language with roots in 10th century Europe.

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