An old sign language (Algerian Jewish Sign Language) has just been discovered!!! “Probably the most unique aspect of AJSL now is that, ironically, it’s passed down from one generation to the next almost exclusively by hearing people,” - How the Discovery of a Unique Sign Language Reconnected a Linguist With Her PastHow the Discovery of a Unique Sign Language Reconnected a Linguist With Her Past
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/algerian-jewish-sign-language #signlanguage #linguistics @linguistics #academicchatter #Jewish
@maitxinha So freaking cool!