Russia's Starlink satellite rival fails to reach orbit again
A second batch of Russian Rassvet satellites — which Russia has claimed are equivalent to Starlink — failed to reach the altitude needed for operation in space, according to the latest report from the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War released on Aug. 31.
Yiddish, a Germanic language written in Hebrew letters, has a rich history as the tongue of Ashkenazic Jews. It began as a "bridge" language used by different Jewish groups to communicate with each other, spanning from the Netherlands to Russia. During the late 19th century, Yiddish emerged as a global tongue, transcending its geographical origins.
It saw thriving communities in Latin America, such as Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, and Cuba. The Yiddish Book Center in Massachusetts celebrated this worldwide reach through an exhibit, featuring cookbooks, dime novels, literary magazines, and translations of various books, from Charles Darwin's "The Origin of Species" to "Harry Potter."
Today, Yiddish enjoys a resurgence, with over 500,000 to 1 million speakers globally, predominantly secular and mostly residing in New York and Jerusalem. Its revival has been fueled by an increased demand for fluency, as students worldwide seek to relearn the language beyond its nostalgic associations. Furthermore, Yiddish has found new expressions in klezmer music, blending traditional folk tunes with diverse influences like Cuban rhythms, activist songs, Black spirituals, and classical music.
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