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Judaism. Velvet-covered Torah scroll case and finials. Georgia, 20th century. Case: wood, velvet, gilt metal ribbon, nails. Scroll case: Gift of the Kulashi synagogue, Georgia. 20th century

Torah crown inlaid with semiprecious stones. Poland, ca. 1729. Silver, repousse?, cast, punched, engraved, and partly gilt, semiprecious stones. Inscribed in Hebrew with words from Proverbs

Jewish community. Germany. Middle Ages. Makre Dardeki. Jewis
Jewish community. Germany. Middle Ages. Makre Dardeki. Reading book for German children, 1481. Jewish Museum Berlin. Germany

Worms Mahzor. Prayer book for Jewish holidays. 13th century
Worms Mahzor. Prayer book for Jewish holidays. Germany, 1271-1272. Ink on parchment (facsimile). Jewish Museum Berlin. Germany

WW1 - Yiddish Recruiting poster
Yiddish recruiting poster circa 1916 Date: circa 1916

NEW YORK: RABBI, 1942. A rabbi inspecting the wine a kosher wine shop in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

CELIA ADLER (1891-1979). American actress; daughter of Jacob Adler and half-sister of Stella Adler. In David Pinskis " The Treasure" : photographed by Nickolas Muray, 1920

BORIS THOMASHEFSKY, c1919. Boris Thomashefsky (1864-1939) in the Eternal Wanderer : a souvenir photograph sold at Thomashefskys National (Yiddish) Theatre on the Lower East Side of New York City

GRAND THEATRE, NYC, c1900. Jacob P. Adler (seated center) and cast of The Broken Hearts in Adlers Grand Theatre on Grand Street at The Bowery

GRAND THEATRE, NYC, c1904. Jacob P. Adlers Grand Theatre on Grand Street. The Bowery

ISRAEL JOSHUA SINGER (1893-1944). American (Polish-born) novelist. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1938

A 3 act Yiddish folk comedy Dus groise Gevins (The 200, 000) by Sholem Aleichem. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Dus Groise Gevins at Memorial High School, Roxbury, Mass

Zionist Lecture in the East End of London, 1904
Illustration showing Jewish immigrants listening to a Zionist lecture in the East End of London, 1904. It was reported that the lecture was given in Yiddish

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Yiddish: A Rich Tapestry of Culture and Tradition From the ancient Torah scroll, containing the sacred Pentateuch, to the vibrant performances by the Federal WPA Theatre Yiddish Unit, it has woven its way into the fabric of Jewish history. This unique language, with its roots dating back to Hebrew inscriptions from the 14th century, holds a special place in our hearts. In 1916, amidst a labor sympathy parade in New York City captured in a timeless black and white photograph, Yiddish voices rang out in solidarity. The call for unity echoed again in 1917 through a colorful lithograph proclaiming "Food will win the war. " Immigrants who sought freedom on these shores were reminded that preserving it required their help - wasting nothing as wheat was needed for our allies. The influential Russian Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem and his father sat side by side in an evocative photograph from 1885. Their bond symbolized not only familial love but also a deep connection to their cultural heritage. And what better representation of tradition than a circumcision ceremony depicted in intricate lithography? Across oceans and borders, Yiddish continued to thrive. In London's Whitechapel district during 1891, plays performed at the Oriental Working Men's Club brought joy and entertainment to audiences eager to embrace their linguistic roots. Sholem Aleichem himself became an icon of Russian Yiddish literature and theater. His portraits captured both his serious demeanor as well as moments of levity that characterized his work – stories that touched hearts across generations. Today we celebrate this rich tapestry called Yiddish – an embodiment of resilience, creativity, and community spirit, and is more than just words; it represents an entire culture passed down through generations. Let us cherish this legacy while embracing its future possibilities with open arms.