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Jewish Language Project
Hebrew
Ladino
Heritage Words
Judeo-Arabic
Yiddish
Spanish
Mexico City
Rosov Consulting
Baghdadi Judeo-Arabic
Cultural Heritage
Ashkenazi Jews
Sephardic Jews
Community Identity
Jewish Diversity
Ancestral Languages
Sephardic Community
Jewish Languages
Bukharian Language
Seattle

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.

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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

This episode features award-winning culinary historian and food writer Michael W. Twitty, who discusses the significance of his diverse English, Hebrew, and African names and his extensive exposure to various languages growing up. He delves into his ... more

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Recent Guests

Ilana Mansharov
A Jewish educator living in Toronto
Episode: Khudo Kumek isn't just goodbye: Juhuri Journeys with Ilana Mansharov
Dr. Evelyn Dean-Olmsted
Anthropologist who coined the term heritage words, creator of the Jewish Latin American Lexicon
Rosov Consulting
Episode: Evelyn Dean-Olmsted: What are heritage words?

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Sarah Bunin Benor
Host of Heritage Words

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Learn and enjoy

    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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    Feivel Yek
    United States3 months ago

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Evelyn Dean-Olmsted: What are heritage words?
Q: What are some other categories of heritage words?
Categories include terms of endearment, food-related words, religious terms, and bodily terms, often tied to emotional contexts.
Evelyn Dean-Olmsted: What are heritage words?
Q: Can you tell us how you came up with the concept of heritage words?
The term came naturally as I prepared a draft paper on loanwords, but my mentor suggested that they are not borrowed but ours, leading me to think about their meaning and how they are related to heritage languages.
Salud i vida! Toasting Ladino's Longevity in Seattle with Danny Jassen
Q: So you mentioned your parents and your grandparents using these words. Do you use them as well with your friends or with your children?
So with my friends, we use a lot of Ladino words that we grew up using, sort of intertwined. My children, yes. So my children are a little unique in the fact that we're also fluent Hebrew speakers in my house.
Salud i vida! Toasting Ladino's Longevity in Seattle with Danny Jassen
Q: Do you think that these words were used just in your family or in the broader Sephardic community in Seattle?
In the broader community, there are some words that maybe my family might use more than others just because maybe my mom's known to use those words more than others.
Salud i vida! Toasting Ladino's Longevity in Seattle with Danny Jassen
Q: Do you feel that your Ladino ancestry, your Sephardic ancestry is more salient in your life because you're part of this Sephardic community?
A hundred percent. So I grew up in this community with tons of cousins. Some of the best friends that I have today, my parents were friends with them, but our grandparents were best friends growing up.

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The focus of the episodes revolves around the rich tapestry of Jewish ancestral languages and their cultural significance, exploring themes of heritage, identity, and tradition. Conversations frequently highlight personal stories and experiences pertaining to Judeo-Arabic, Ladino, Juhuri, and Bukharian languages, as guests share their journeys in reconnecting with their roots and the impact of migration on language preservation. Unique insights into the challenges of maintaining these languages amid modernity are emphasized, alongside the exploration of cultural practices that accompany them. This podcast aims to foster an appreciation for diversity within Jewish communities, highlighting the emotional bonds that language creates across gen... more

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