Description
“Yidish far ale” is a project aimed at promoting a better understanding of Yiddish culture and language and the multifaceted world of pre-1945 Ashkenazic Jewry to a wide-ranging contemporary audience in Norway and Poland. During the 20th century, Yiddish culture and language were almost completely extinguished. The project seeks to address modern prejudice, ignorance and disparity concerning Yiddish culture and language through the use of art and education, and to acknowledge its importance as part of our common European heritage. The project’s main objectives are: bolstering bilateral cooperation between Poland and Norway; promoting knowledge of Yiddish language and culture; contributing to the current resurgence of interest in things Yiddish; combating stereotypes that denigrate Yiddish culture as irrelevant for European heritage; showcasing the achievements of Yiddish culture; undertaking artistic initiatives inspired by Yiddish. This project aims to bring professionals from both Norway and Poland together with artists from all over the world to rediscover and reinterpret Yiddish culture through theatre, art, literature and music.
Summary of project results
The project promoted better understanding of Yiddish culture and language and the multifaceted world of pre-1945 Ashkenazic Jewry to a wide-ranging contemporary audience in Norway and Poland. During the 20th century, Yiddish culture and language were almost completely extinguished. The project addressed modern prejudice, ignorance and disparity concerning Yiddish culture and language through the use of art and education, and acknowledged its importance as part of our common European heritage. The project’s main objectives included bolstering bilateral cooperation between Poland and Norway; promoting knowledge of Yiddish language and culture; contributing to the current resurgence of interest in things Yiddish; combating stereotypes that denigrate Yiddish culture as irrelevant for European heritage; showcasing the achievements of Yiddish culture; undertaking artistic initiatives inspired by Yiddish. The project brought professionals from both Norway and Poland together with artists from all over the world to rediscover and reinterpret Yiddish culture through theatre, art, literature and music.
Summary of bilateral results
The Oslo Jewish Museum and the Jewish Culture Festival in Trondheim contributed: coordination of musical master classes and concert in Oslo; logistic support; archival research; guest lectures by experts. The HL-senteret contributed: logistic and content-related support; archival research; lectures. Franziska Aarflot Productions prepared a performance in Wroclaw. Jointly, the partnerships enhanced bilateral relations through international exchange of artists, expertise and experience within the overarching theme of cultural diversity