
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 | 20 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | JudaismReligion & Spirituality | |||

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
In this episode, host Sarah Bunin Benor interviews Elaine Lindheim, a native Los Angeleno deeply involved in the Jewish community, about her Sephardic heritage and connection to Ladino. Lindheim shares how Ladino was the "secret language" of her pare... more
In this episode, host Sarah Bunin Benor interviews Aliza Bulow, CEO of CoreTorah.org, about her journey of converting to Judaism and navigating the language and culture of her new communities. Aliza discusses her names, the process of acquiring Jewis... 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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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. Karen EH. Skinazi
2. Dara Horn
3. Elaine Lindheim
4. Aliza Bulow
5. Michael W. Twitty
6. Sarah Aroeste
7. Galeet Dardashti
8. Asher Shasho Levy
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