Yiddish for Absolute Beginners 2

Basic Grammar and Conversation

This course is designed for students who are already familiar with the Yiddish Alef-Beys and have had approximately 5 to 20 hours of prior Yiddish instruction (A1.1–A1.2). In addition to the alef-beys, participants may already be able to introduce themselves, use basic greetings, or recognize a few common verbs. The course is open to those who are looking to continue their Yiddish language journey.Through texts, audio-visual materials and engaging exercises participants will deepen their knowledge of the language.

When: Sundays, March 2, 2025 – April 13, 2025 : 12:30–1:30 p.m. PT / 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET / 9:30-10:30 p.m. in Central Europe.

Cost: 7 classes for $250 (early bird, if paid before February 16, 2025), $280 (regular price, if paid on/after February 16, 2025)

Teacher: Julia Koifman

Julia Koifman studied Slavic and German Studies in Berlin and Moscow, as well as Yiddish and Jewish Studies in Potsdam, Haifa, and New York. She worked at the Institute for Slavic Studies at Humboldt University and served as a tutor for Yiddish language and literature at the University of Potsdam. Her MA thesis is a comparative analysis of short stories by the Yiddish authors Rokhl Brokhes and Roze Palatnik. Julia also translates Yiddish literature into German and English.

To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-for-absolute-beginners-2/