Yiddish can be a home for all of us, because, and only if, it is created by all of us.
ייִדיש קען זײַן אַ היים פֿאַר אַלע פֿון אונדז ווײַל, און נאָר אויב, עס איז באַשאַפֿן דורך אַלע פֿון אונדז
The Knobl un Honik Kolektiv is a humble DIY yiddishist collective based loosely in Vancouver, Canada, which is also Coast Salish territories. Knobl un Honik, which translates to “Garlic and Honey”, is a supportive and non-judgmental space for people who are learning about and reconnecting to our embodied stories, relationships, and languages. The goal is to organize and support inter-generational Yiddish events and programs, and carve out a space for our diversity. We connect to the deep healing and wisdom in our ancestral knowledge and language to mend and build our Goldene Kayt, the bond linking generations.
Bisel a bisel.
We are into dreaming big and small, and (re)claiming our roles, wisdom, stories, and connection to our bodies and all life. Let’s think about housing, food, language, land relationships, and supporting each other and our communities through life transitions, in a way that is explorative and sometimes slow.
The aim of this project is to provide and co-create shared spaces, community resources, and programming, understanding that many people who (re)connect to Yiddish carry sacred stories and wisdom of what Yiddish is. This project is shepherded by shif, a Yiddishist, listener, encourager, enabler, and grief steward who loves their bicycle. The Knobl un Honik community has people of many ages, family types, and Yiddish levels (mostly beginners!). Join us in learning and caring for the abundant, diverse, and beautiful world of Yiddish!