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Yiddish is Alive & Well With Avi Hoffman (Audio/Visual)

Yiddish is Alive & Well With Avi Hoffman (Audio/Visual)

Update: 2025-10-29
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Welcome to this episode of 'The Avrum Rosensweig Show' with Avi Hoffman. Avi is a beloved actor, producer, and storyteller whose life’s work has been dedicated to celebrating Jewish culture and the Yiddish language. Best known for his hit, Too Jewish trilogy, seen by millions on PBS and on stages around the world, Avi has brought laughter, meaning, and heritage to audiences everywhere. From New York to Tel Aviv, Montreal to Warsaw, Avi has performed and produced in countless festivals and theatres, sharing the warmth and wisdom of Jewish life through song and story. His connections in the worlds of theatre, film, and television are vast, built over decades of creative collaboration and cultural advocacy. Enjoy! Avi is a fascinating man with a very deep understanding and knowledge of Yiddish and its culture. Avi’s achievements have earned him a U.S. Congressional Award, recognition as a “Sage” by The New York Times, and, alongside his mother, induction into the Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame—a testament to the legacy of a family deeply rooted in Yiddishkayt and community. What You’ll Discover in This Episode:



  • Avi’s passion for preserving and sharing the Yiddish language, theatre, and music

  • The story behind his Reflections on growing up in a Yiddish-speaking family, his parents’ Holocaust legacies, and the resilience of Yiddish culture

  • Avi’s international collaborations, creative process, and vision for the future of Jewish storytelling, - - - Why Yiddish remains a wellspring for humour, wisdom, and Jewish identity today


About Avi: Avi Hoffman’s life in theatre, television, and film has been dedicated to revitalizing Yiddish culture. A Bronx native, son of Holocaust survivors, and founder of the Yiddishkayt Initiative, Avi has been honoured with a U.S. Congressional Award, named a “Sage” by The New York Times, and, alongside his mother Miriam Hoffman, inducted into the Bronx Jewish Hall of Fame. With acclaimed roles in “Magic City,” “Law and Order,” and “Bloodline,” as well as festival-winning Yiddish films, Avi’s influence runs deep in the Jewish and entertainment communities. Why does Yiddish still resonate across generations and continents? Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more unforgettable Jewish stories, music, and conversations. ——🎧 The Avrum Rosensweig Show —— A one-of-a-kind, intimate schmooze-fest, hosted and produced by the endlessly curious veteran radio and TV personality, Avrum Rosensweig. With warmth and wit, Avrum uncovers the secrets, dreams, and innermost thoughts of people from all walks of life. From local shelf stockers, plumbers, food servers, to crossing guards, stars, public figures, and cultural icons. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @avrumrosensweigshow   Listen to The Avrum Rosensweigh Show on: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LZFTR0... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://avrumspodcast.podbean.com/ Instagram:   / avrumrosensweigshow   TikTok:   / avrumrosensweig  

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Yiddish is Alive & Well With Avi Hoffman (Audio/Visual)

Yiddish is Alive & Well With Avi Hoffman (Audio/Visual)

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