Finding Genius Podcast cover image

Words of Wisdom: Delving into Jewish Literature and Theology with Jon D. Levenson

Finding Genius Podcast

CHAPTER

Exploring Jewish Languages: Ladino and Yiddish Origins

The chapter delves into the origins and characteristics of Jewish languages, specifically Ladino and Yiddish. It explains how Ladino originated from medieval Spain and was later spoken by Sephardic Jews who migrated to other regions, while Yiddish developed in Northern Eastern Europe as a Germanic language with a mix of Hebrew and Slavic words. The distinctive features and challenges faced by these Jewish languages are discussed.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner