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flag Yiddish is experiencing a cultural revival in Germany, especially in Weimar, where a festival highlighted its role in identity, memory, and resistance amid global tensions.

flag A cultural revival of Yiddish is thriving in Germany, especially in Weimar, where a recent festival drew international attendees for music, workshops, and performances blending traditional and modern styles. flag Held in a city with a history tied to fascism, the event emphasized resilience and diversity, with organizers and artists using Yiddish to confront contemporary issues like the Israel-Hamas conflict. flag Though spoken by only 500,000 to 1 million people today—mostly in ultra-Orthodox communities—Yiddish is experiencing renewed interest across Germany, particularly in Berlin, where secular expressions flourish through art and activism. flag UNESCO lists the language as endangered in Europe and Israel, but participants view it as a living tool for identity, memory, and resistance, not nostalgia.

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