They are two different languages. Having said that, Yiddish contains a lot of Hebrew words. Yiddish is a medieval German-based language that became the method most Jews in Europe used for …

In Yiddish, God is usually referred to as Eibishter or Hashem or Got.

These words indicate power, might, strength, force. These descriptors are often used in combination with other words, for example in expressions like El Shaddai, Elohei Kedem, El Elyon, Elohim …

Could you explain these two replacement words and why neither is the name of G-d? How does one pronounce Hay Yud? Are these replacement words only for writing purposes? Am I correct that I …

When a couple decides to marry, they announce the occasion with an engagement party. In Yiddish this event is called a vort, which means a “word.” At the vort the man and woman traditionally give their …

A hope this is the forum for this type of question. It’s not about Judaism, per se, but I’d like to know the Jewish view on fighting back with words. Let’s says bad things about me …

Dear Rabbi, If some people have a Yiddish rather than a Hebrew name that is used for ritual purposes (e.g. getting an aliya, praying for the sick), can one have an English name for ritual use? What …

Rav Osher Weiss is one of the most influential Poskim in our generation. He speaks English, Hebrew and Yiddish fluently. He is warm and compassionate and a world recognized authority on all medical …

The language (Hebrew and other languages) uses the same words to describe them as gods. Even the Torah uses some of the same words for Hashem and the false gods of other nations.

In short, the Torah is a universal inheritance of the entire Jewish people. In my neighborhood in Jerusalem, literally thousands of people spend much of their spare time studying. Classes are …