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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Hebrew and Yiddish Words in English: TALK!

Come to this entertaining talk and help raise funds for a worthy cause. Whether or not you are familiar with Hebrew and Yiddish, you will be surprised to learn how those languages have enriched everyday English -- and for how long. From messiah to maven, sabbath to schnook, and many more words, English wouldn't be the same without its Jewish heritage.




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Canada's Word Lady, Katherine Barber is an expert on the English language and a frequent guest on radio and television. She was Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary. Her witty and informative talks on the stories behind our words are very popular. Contact her at wordlady.barber@gmail.com to book her for speaking engagements; she can tailor her talks to almost any subject. She is also available as an expert witness for lawsuits.