Languages have always been central to Jewish life — shaping identity, transmitting memory, and connecting communities across time and place. From Hebrew and Yiddish to Ladino, Judeo-Arabic, and many others, Jewish languages reflect the richness and diversity of Jewish experience around the world.
Drawing inspiration from the POLIN Museum’s new temporary exhibition Power of Words, this edition of TJHTalks explores how these languages developed, interacted with surrounding cultures, and continue to evolve today. Together, our speakers will examine how language functions as a tool of communication as well as a vessel of history, creativity, and belonging.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
11:00 am PDT | 2:00 pm EDT | 8:00 pm CET | 9:00 pm IST
Featured Speakers
- Dr. Tamara Sztyma, POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
- Professor Sarah Bunin Benor, Hebrew Union College
- Professor Karolina Szymaniak, Sorbonne University
- Dr. Marta Dudzik-Rudkowska, University of Warsaw
We invite you to discover how Jewish languages illuminate centuries of cultural exchange and community life — and why they continue to matter today.
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Presented in partnership with the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews and the Global Education Outreach Program (GEOP).
