Scholar of Judaic studies to give lecture about Yiddish translation
As only two to three percent of Yiddish literature has been translated into English, it is important for scholars to examine the few texts that have been translated. By doing this, readers can learn about the cultural changes of both Jewish American culture and the ways the Yiddish language has evolved in contemporary society.
On Mar. 26 at 7 p.m., the University of Michigans Tikva Frymer-Kensky Collegiate Professor of Judaic studies, Anita Norich, will deliver a lecture titled Yiddish Translation Matters that explores the transformations Yiddish translation has undergone. The presentation will take place at the University of Cincinnatis 200 Stratford Heights Pavilion.
Among many topics, the talk will discuss popular authors whose work has been translated to both English and the silver screen, such as Sholem Aleichem and Isaac Bashevis Singer. Translated poetry by Y.L. Peretz, Yankev Glatshteyn, Kadya Molodovsky and others will also be considered.
Yiddish Translation Matters will ask questions about developments in Jewish identity and investigate the challenges of translating a language rooted in religious ritual and multilingualism.
Norich is most recently the author of Writing in Tongues: Yiddish Translation in the Twentieth Century, which was published in 2013 by University of Washington Press.
Yiddish Translation Matters is free and open to the public, and no previous knowledge of Yiddish language or culture is needed.
Related Stories
From literature to AI: UC grad shares career path to success
April 23, 2024
Before Katie Trauth Taylor worked with international organizations like NASA, Boeing and Hershey, and before receiving accolades for her work in the generative AI space, she was in a much different industry: English and literature.
WVXU: Why is part of Green Township called Dent?
April 23, 2024
UC College of Arts and Sciences professor tells WVXU that Ohio's glacial past might explain how Dent got its name.
Local 12: Local universities open Taylor Swift courses
April 22, 2024
In the lead up to the release of Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," several media outlets covered classes offered at UC that focus on the singer's music and poetry. UC offers three classes that cover the pop icon: a general music course at CCM and two classes at A&S.