Choosing Yiddish

"From a research point of view, those who would document, understand, and study Yiddish today must come prepared with revised notions about what comprises linguistic, religious, ethnic, and cultural identity. Indeed, it is precisely the mix of descriptive realism and prescriptive advocacy elicited by Yiddish that makes it such a fascinating topic of sociolinguistic research and that makes Lara Rabinovitch, Shiri Goren, and Hannah S. Pressman's Choosing Yiddish: New Frontiers of Language and Culture such a welcome addition to the Yiddish studies conversation."—Tatjana Soldat-Jaffe, Journal of Jewish Languages

"<i>Choosing Yiddish</i> fills a niche not yet addressed by previous collections, and marks the growth of Yiddish Studies in tandem with Jewish Studies. The essays provide for the most part a fresh and timely perspective on historical and current topics, utilizing innovative research sources and methods to shed light on issues that remain relevant. . . . Diverse, intriguing, and inspiring, <i>Choosing Yiddish</i> is indeed a worthwhile choice. Recommended for academic libraries collecting in the area of Jewish Studies."—Amanda (Miryem-Khaye) Seigel, Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews

"Much can be gained from reading the articles in Choosing Yiddish."—Zelda Kahan Newman, H-Net Judaic

"Optimistic Yiddishists find signs of life for the Yiddish language. One of the most surprising ones is the resurgence of interest in Yiddish in the academic world. The number of students actually studying the Yiddish language at most universities is low, but the number of professors researching and writing about Yiddish language, literature and culture is growing quickly. . . . I enjoyed this book and recommend it if you're interested in Yiddish."—Martin Lockshin, Canadian Jewish News

"Choosing Yiddish showcases a new generation of top-flight Yiddish scholars. It ranges widely, pulsates with new and exciting research, and demonstrates that Yiddish studies has become a vibrant and creative discipline."—Jonathan D. Sarna, Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History, Brandeis University