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Ep. 58: Does The Rebbe Want Everyone Speaking Yiddish? with Rabbi Mendy Greenberg

Ep. 58: Does The Rebbe Want Everyone Speaking Yiddish? with Rabbi Mendy Greenberg26 Jul1 h 19 min

<p>In this episode, Rabbi Mendy Greenberg of Twinsburg, Ohio—a feature writer for A Chassidisher Derher magazine—discusses his recent article exploring Yiddish and its place in Lubavitch and the Rebbe&#39;s teachings.</p><p>The conversation examines the Rebbe&#39;s strong encouragement of Yiddish, while also addressing the important nuance that schools should not prioritize teaching in Yiddish at the expense of students&#39; understanding. Where is the balance? How do we reconcile the Rebbe&#39;s emphasis on preserving Yiddish with his equally strong focus on effective chinuch?</p><p>A thought-provoking conversation filled with fascinating sources, practical insights, and much more.</p><p>For more articles like this, and to subscribe to the beautiful monthly Derher magazine, visit Derher.org.</p>