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Yiddishkeit

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[yid-ish-kahyt] / ˈjɪd ɪʃˌkaɪt /

noun

Yiddish.
  1. Jewish tradition, culture, character, or heritage.


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Seymour’s three-hour annual show celebrating Yiddishkeit — called “Philosophers, Fiddlers and Fools” — launched in 1978 with a combination of music, stories and Yiddish.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Although "Fiddler" deviated from Aleichem's true spirit — Harnick and Stein's story is Americanized and largely devoid of Yiddishkeit — the runaway success of their musical ultimately fulfilled Aleichem's goal.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2023

Bittersweet Tales, Told in a Yiddish Accent Yiddishkeit, we learn in “A Letter to Harvey Milk,” part of the New York Musical Theater Festival, is both a slap and a kiss.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2012

Lea Michele has the voice, the nose, the Yiddishkeit, the Italian bel canto, the stage presence, and the comedic and acting chops.

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2011

You shall see what an example of Yiddishkeit I will give to a link generation.

From The Grandchildren of the Ghetto by Zangwill, Israel

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