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Why did Israel ban Yiddish?
Why did Israel ban Yiddish?
mia_harrison_painter
Sat Nov 16 2024
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I heard that Israel banned Yiddish and I'm wondering why. Could it be due to political reasons or maybe something related to culture and language preservation? I'd like to understand the background and reasons behind this decision.
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Riccardo
Mon Nov 18 2024
When Israel was established, the decision was made not to adopt Yiddish as the official language.
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Dario
Mon Nov 18 2024
The Holocaust had a devastating impact on the Yiddish-speaking community across Europe.
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ZenMindful
Mon Nov 18 2024
A significant portion of Yiddish speakers were killed during this tragic event.
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CryptoTitan
Mon Nov 18 2024
As a result, Yiddish faced a severe decline in usage and popularity.
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CryptoWanderer
Sun Nov 17 2024
This choice was influenced by various factors, including the dominance of Hebrew and Arabic in the region.
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