Heritage Words
HUC Jewish Language ProjectHeritage Words features interviews about the words we've inherited and the meaning they bring to our lives. Heritage Words is produced by the HUC Jewish Language Project, which raises awareness about Jewish ancestral diversity through the lens of language, in partnership with HUC Connect. Sarah Bunin Benor is the host.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | JudaismReligion & Spirituality | |||
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This Heritage Words episode features Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of the new Netflix series Long Story Short. Bob-Waksberg discusses his Ashkenazi roots, noting that his primary exposure to Yiddish came from American pop culture such as Mad Magazine... more
This episode features Stephanie Ives, who shares her experience growing up in Los Angeles with a diverse Middle Eastern Jewish heritage, tracing ancestors from Tunisia, Libya, and Iraq. She discusses the various languages and cultural practices that ... more
This episode features Dr. Karen Skinazi, who explores her diverse linguistic heritage, tracing words and expressions from her Ashkenazi mother's Yiddish-speaking background, including terms like "eggies" and "zei gezunt". She also delves into her Sep... more
This episode features author Dara Horn, who discusses her approach to embedding "coded language" and hidden Jewish references, or "afikomanim," in her English novels, aiming to enrich American Jewish culture and connect readers to Jewish texts and tr... more
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Consistently good yet wide-ranging, takes me outside my usual silos. Jack interviewing his mother (my generation) is the most delightful thing you'll hear online
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Apple Podcasts | #129 |  Canada/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #246 |  United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #210 |  France/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #32 |  Denmark/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #88 |  Netherlands/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
Apple Podcasts | #140 |  South Africa/Religion & Spirituality/Judaism |
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The content focuses on the exploration of Jewish language and cultural identity, emphasizing the impact of heritage words in shaping personal and communal narratives. Featuring interviews with authors, musicians, scholars, and activists, each episode highlights the intersections of language, culture, and identity, offering listeners a chance to connect with the richness of Jewish heritage through stories of language preservation. Notable themes include discussions on Yiddish and Ladino cultures, the significance of language in ethnic identity, and the role of storytelling in nurturing cultural connections across generations.
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Recent guests on Heritage Words include:
1. Stephanie Ives
2. Karen EH. Skinazi
3. Dara Horn
4. Elaine Lindheim
5. Aliza Bulow
6. Michael W. Twitty
7. Sarah Aroeste
8. Galeet Dardashti
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