How can I encourage my half-Jewish friend to research his Jewish roots?

Yitzhak K asked: I am 100% Jewish. One of my best friends has a Methodist mother, and a non-practicing Jewish father. My friend says that he identifies as “Agnostic”, believes in G-d, is not interested in practicing any specific religion, but occasionally attends church services on Sundays, and sometimes goes to High Holiday services. My [...]

A question for Jewish Yahoo-ers?

jimthecelt asked: I am not Jewish (Irish, in fact!), but I have a longtime interest in Jewish culture, history, etc.
My question: What is the current status of the Yiddish language?
Here in California where I live, I’ve not met anybody under the age of 80 who still speaks it.
Is there anywhere in the United States [...]