Yiddish

Powell continued to speak Yiddish his entire life, once striking up a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir during a visit.

These curses toe the line between viciousness, wit and tough love.

As Duolingo-ers set out on their Yiddish-language learning journey, we explore the Yiddishkeit that underpins this unique language.

Each week we bring you a wrap-up of all the best stories from Unpacked. Stay in the know and feel smarter about all things Jewish.

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