The Vortsman: Nisht or Nit?
A reader notes that nisht and nit are both used in Yiddish to denote “not,” often in the same paragraph or song lyric. He asks: is one more desirable than…
Author Archives: Stephen Brumbaugh
Scholarships for Trip to Yiddishland July 3-July 10 at Sylvan Lake
“My grandmother was my greatest connection to Yiddish. After she passed away, I looked for my new Yiddish home—and when I began attending the Workmen’s Circle’s Trip to Yiddishland, I…
Join Our Potluck Seder April 5!
The SoCal Arbeter Ring Community will join in celebrating peysakh/Passover, the traditional celebration of freedom, with a potluck Seder Sunday, April 5, at 1:00 PM at our Center, 1525 So.…
SAVE THE DATE: Cesar Chavez Day of Remembrance March 28
SoCal AR/WC was a devoted supporter of Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers in their struggle with the grape growers, including the successful boycott of California grapes and wines.…