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Yiddish

ייִדיש, יידיש

Yiddish Learning Resources

Yiddish is a West Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews.
There are approximately more than 1.5 native speakers and it's an official language in Russia.

Map showing the Jewish Autonomous Oblast in Eastern Russia, where Yiddish language has official recognition.
Map showing the Jewish Autonomous Oblast in Eastern Russia, where Yiddish language has official recognition.



Train station in Yebrey, the Jewish Autonomous Oblast in Russia (Photo by Kisaa)
Train station in Yebrey, the Jewish Autonomous Oblast in Russia (Photo by Kisaa)




Entrance to the Yiddish Culture Center in New York (Photo by Daniel Penfield)
Entrance to the Yiddish Culture Center in New York (Photo by Daniel Penfield)


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