Free Yiddish Translations: Who Pays?

Will you give me a free Yiddish translation? This is one of the most frequently asked question that I get on this site. My answer is: a competent Yiddish translator costs money. Some people feel that I have a sacred duty to Jewish history translate their old Yiddish documents for free, while others wish they Read More…

Is it Really Yiddish?

Yiddish translation almost always involves more than just Yiddish… Yiddish was orignally formed from a mixture of other languages: German, Hebrew, Slavic languages, etc. In contemporary Yiddish-speaking communities, the languages continues to morph and borrow words from the languages of the host countries where it is spoken. For example, American Yiddish is rich in English Read More…