Inside the Yiddish Book Center

[@susieusmaximus5330]

Oh, this lifted my heart. This isn't my culture specifically, but what I was always proud of about my country growing up was that we were the country where all the world's cultures were celebrated, and we were enriched by them all. As I got older, I found that maybe I'd been too idealistic, and in the past few years it's broken my heart how far we've strayed from that ideal. But I still believe in it, and I have to believe we will find our way back to it. This story and others like it give me hope.

[@gretahelphrey7842]

This gives me goosebumps, too! Such an amazing, heroic effort. Culture does matter to illuminating our shared humanity.

[@Nancy-mi3xe]

This is brilliant. My grandma used to use Yiddish phrases when she was upset, or very happy. I remember some. Glad to see it's being preserved. Thanks.

[@dorothyyungman5547]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing

[@kal2487]

I'm glad someone took on this project!

[@noble604]

Fascinating history! Thank you for this.

[@kimbarator]

Great piece by Jeff Glor !! His sensitive, appreciative approach really brings out the story of the place and also the energies of the people involved. Thank you!!!

[@angelabates3219]

This whole story gives me goosebumps!! This is an important report!

[@liamsandal6360]

The report does not mention that Aaron Lansky was caught pushing his way into the homes of elderly Jews and forcibly taking their Yiddish books. As a young man he did this over and over. The books he robbed are now part of the library he established.

[@lesleeherschfus707]

Mazel Tov

[@CuDoesThings]

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