kvell: A Word You Should Know

Kvell celebrates an important Yiddish word that was never assimilated into the English language. But it's a word we should all know.

Traditionally, kvell reinforces and celebrates young people inside a Jewish family, through pride and praise. Barbara Edelston Peterson grew up in a family where kvelling was the norm, which led to self-confident and successful children.

As an adult, Barbara continues to kvell over her own family and extends kvelling to those around her in work, life, and sport...