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Modern Jewish Studies
What's in a Name? Jewish Naming in Modern Times
Explore "Jewish" first and family names as a source of identity and
meaning – and what history can teach us about the benefits and risks of
names that help you stand out.
Date Day Time Session
Jul 8 Tues 4 - 5 p.m. Virtual
This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day
prior to the start of the session.
Hebrew is in many ways unique: an ancient holy language miraculously
brought back to life after 2000 years by a small group of dreamers. Was
Hebrew ever really "dead"? What do Yiddish, Ladino, and other languages
have to do with its "rebirth"? And what influence does modern Hebrew
have on the languages of diasporic Jews today?
Date Day Time Session
Jul 15 Tues 4 - 5 p.m. Virtual
This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day
prior to the start of the session.
Hebrew: a Language "Revived"?
The origins of Yiddish are anything but straightforward. Gradual and
fascinating, let's explore the language and its speakers over the last
several generations.
Date Day Time Session
Jul 22 Tues 4 - 5 p.m. Virtual
This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day
prior to the start of the session.
Old and New Theories about the Origins of Yiddish
