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Verklempt: The Yiddish Word that Wasn’t.

Authors :
BARDI, JENNIFER
Source :
Moment Magazine; Summer2024, Vol. 50 Issue 3/4, p23-24, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article examines the influence of Jewish cultural traditions on the concept of civil discourse and respectful disagreement. It also discusses the evolution of the term "verklempt" from its Yiddish origins to its modern usage in popular culture, as well as the role of Jewish art and literature in contemporary expressions of emotion and identity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00990280
Volume :
50
Issue :
3/4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Moment Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
178607786