
Heritage 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 | 24 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | JudaismReligion & Spirituality | |||

Sarah Bunin Benor interviews writer and journalist Lauren Hakimi, whose family roots trace back to Mashhad, Iran, via Tehran. Lauren recounts the unique history of Mashhadi Jews, including the forced conversion, which led her ancestors to practice Ju... more
Sarah Bunin Benor interviews comedian Ariel Elias, who discusses her unique background as a Jew growing up in Kentucky and her move to the Jewish comedy scene in New York. Ariel discusses her mixed Ashkenazi and Sephardic heritage, explaining why she... more
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
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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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This podcast showcases conversations that explore the deep connections between language, identity, and heritage within the Jewish community. By engaging with a diverse range of guests, the content frequently addresses topics such as cultural traditions, the context of Jewish languages like Yiddish and Ladino, and personal anecdotes that reveal how language shapes individual and collective identities. The episodes reflect on the nuances of being part of varied Jewish lineages, including Ashkenazi and Sephardic backgrounds, while emphasizing the importance of preserving their languages and cultures for future generations. Additionally, the approach taken here is uniquely inclusive, as it seeks to connect listeners with the various linguistic ... more
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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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