Congregation Or Atid

Ever wonder why people speak different languages? Join Rabbi Polisson and friends for songs, a story, and a craft all about the fascinating Biblical story, the Tower of Babel! This event will take place on the front lawn of Or Atid (weather permitting) for children ages 0-7 and their families. Bring your friends! Please RSVP so we can best prepare our supplies for a COVID-safe event. COVID guidelines will be followed.

Yiddish is a language that people have strong feelings about, whether they know a lot or a little. Some associate it with jokes, insults, or funny sayings. For some, it is deeply tied to the loss and destruction of the Holocaust or the “old world” that parents and grandparents left behind. Some people think Yiddish is dead and some think it was never a real language to begin with! How can a little diasporic mishmash of a language inspire so many strong opinions? This presentation and discussion will introduce the history of the Yiddish language from its medieval origins to its 21st century present. Register for your zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtceCsqj8jE9zgb4Ku4d7boswLPulK33A5