TY  - GEN
N2  - The Yiddish language, which transcended national borders, was born a thousand years ago in Rhineland, Germany. There were once 11 million people who spoke Yiddish. After World War II the language and culture were in danger of extinction. At the time of the establishment of the State of Israel, Yiddish was abandoned, in favor of modern Hebrew, except by the Hasidim. It was even outlawed in the secular schools until 1996. But now there is renewed interest and efforts are being made in Israel, and even, surprisingly, in universities in Germany, to keep alive the flame. This lively film brings us glimpses of Yiddish theatre, song and dance. The director of the Yiddish Theatre in Tel Aviv describes how he was captivated by the language and committed himself to the struggle to perpetuate the theater. A member of the International Association of Yiddish Writers and Journalists comments that there are enough writers, but not enough readers. The documentary demonstrates how language and cultural identity are intertwined.
AB  - The Yiddish language, which transcended national borders, was born a thousand years ago in Rhineland, Germany. There were once 11 million people who spoke Yiddish. After World War II the language and culture were in danger of extinction. At the time of the establishment of the State of Israel, Yiddish was abandoned, in favor of modern Hebrew, except by the Hasidim. It was even outlawed in the secular schools until 1996. But now there is renewed interest and efforts are being made in Israel, and even, surprisingly, in universities in Germany, to keep alive the flame. This lively film brings us glimpses of Yiddish theatre, song and dance. The director of the Yiddish Theatre in Tel Aviv describes how he was captivated by the language and committed himself to the struggle to perpetuate the theater. A member of the International Association of Yiddish Writers and Journalists comments that there are enough writers, but not enough readers. The documentary demonstrates how language and cultural identity are intertwined.
T1  - Journey to Yiddish land
DA  - 2001.
CY  - New York, NY :
AU  - Steinweg, Gernot.
PB  - Filmakers Library,
PP  - New York, NY :
LA  - This edition in English.
PY  - 2001.
N1  - Originally released as DVD.
N1  - Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).
ID  - 1356341
KW  - Jews
KW  - Yiddish language
KW  - Yiddish language.
TI  - Journey to Yiddish land
LK  - http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?FLON;1654991
UR  - http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?FLON;1654991
ER  -