What’s Chutzpah?

Chutzpah is a Hebrew term meaning arrogance, impertinence, or insolence. In Yiddish, it can be viewed positively or negatively, depending on the context. It takes courage to challenge authority figures, and it can be admirable if done well. In Chaim Potok’s book Davita’s Harp, the protagonist’s decision to recite Kaddish for her late father is […]

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