Non-Profits Saving the Yiddish Language

These organizations offer a range of programs and resources to support the preservation and revitalization of the Yiddish language, from educational courses and cultural events to extensive archival collections. Supporting these nonprofits can help ensure that Yiddish remains a vibrant part of Jewish cultural heritage.

 

1. YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

Mission: YIVO is dedicated to the study and preservation of the history, language, and culture of Eastern European Jewry. They have an extensive collection of archives, books, and other materials related to Yiddish culture and history.

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2. Yiddish Book Center

Mission: The Yiddish Book Center works to rescue, preserve, and make accessible Yiddish books and culture. Their initiatives include translatingYiddish literature, educational programs, and the Wexler Oral History Project.

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3. League for Yiddish

Mission: This organization promotes the Yiddish language and culture through educational programs, publications, and cultural events. They aim to ensure the continued relevance and vibrancy of Yiddish in modern times.

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4. The Yiddishkayt Initiative

Mission: The Yiddishkayt Initiative aims to preserve and promoteYiddish language, culture, and heritage through a variety of educational programs, cultural events, and language courses.

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5. The Endangered Languages Alliance

Mission: ELA's network is an extended family of linguists, language activists, community leaders, students, volunteers, and lovers of language in NYC and the world over working to preserve languages in the name ofHuman Rights, Communal Identity and Science.

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6. The Jewish Languages Project

Mission: To promote research on, awareness about, and engagement surrounding the many languages spoken and written by Jews throughout historyand around the world.

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