Yiddishland California

Let`s Learn Polish at Yiddishland II
2026-03-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
This course offers a thoughtful introduction to the Polish language and an opportunity to explore culture and conversation in a supportive, international setting. It is perfect for first-time learners and focused on useful, real-life language you can start using right away.
When: Tuesdays, February 10 – March 17: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT / 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET / 10 – 11:00 p.m. UK / 11 – 12:00 a.m. Central Europe
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost:
Early Bird: $155 ( 6 Classes ), if registered before Sunday February 8.
Regular Admission: $215
Instructor: Marta Kowalczyk
Marta graduated in Polish philology at the University of Adam Mickiewicz and postgraduate studies in teaching Polish as a foreign language, also at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Since 2016, she has been teaching Polish at Migrant Info Point, a non-governmental organization supporting migrants living in Poznań. she works with people at all levels of knowledge of the Polish language.

Visit Yiddishland La Paz!
2026-03-03, 2026-03-02, 2026-03-01, 2026-02-28, 2026-02-27, 2026-02-26, 2026-02-25, 2026-02-24 and 11 more dates
Visit Yiddishland La Paz!

By Yiddish Arts and Academics Assn. of N. America
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Overview

Visit Yiddishland’s new cultural center in La Paz, Mexico!

Yiddishland is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to expand awareness of the beauty and joy of Yiddishkeit and to preserve and advance the Yiddish language and culture in the United States, Mexico and beyond. Visits of Yiddishland La Paz are available by appointment. Please feel free to book a tour using the form below. We ask visitors for a $5 donation, which helps sustain the center. Address will be provided upon RSVP.

Let`s Learn Polish at Yiddishland!
2026-03-02 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Let`s Learn Polish at Yiddishland!

Due to popular demand, we are glad to announce that we are continuing with our classes for beginner students.
When: Mondays, February 2 – March 9: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PT / 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. CT / 4 – 5:30 p.m. ET / 9 – 10:30 p.m. UK / 10 – 11:30 p.m. Central Europe
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost:
Early Bird: $155 ( 6 Classes ), if registered before Monday January 26.
Regular Admission: $215
Instructor: Marta Kowalczyk
Marta graduated in Polish philology at the University of Adam Mickiewicz and postgraduate studies in teaching Polish as a foreign language, also at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Since 2016, she has been teaching Polish at Migrant Info Point, a non-governmental organization supporting migrants living in Poznań. she works with people at all levels of knowledge of the Polish language.

Costumes and Courage – The Purim Story
2026-03-01 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | El Centro of La Paz, address provided upon registration
A Purim Potluck and Playful Improv Evening in La Paz, MX
The holiday of Purim is almost here! Join us in beautiful La Paz for a joyful, spirited evening celebrating the story of Esther — a tale of hidden identities, bold bravery, and unexpected twists.
This is a potluck! Please bring a little something to share.

When: This Sunday, March 1, 5:00 pm MT

Where: El Centro of La Paz, address provided upon registration

RSVP: In advance to jana@yiddishland.ca or to +1 858 220 2992 via WhatsApp

Sign up sheet for potluck: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FUBREc4mT9LOnK7UTGqG-TeDfDIhweqUpX5sjwarlZM/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Costumes optional. Curiosity required.

Yiddish for Absolute Beginners with Osian Evans Sharma
2026-03-01 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Over the course of eight sessions, students will begin their journey into Yiddishland, exploring both the language and get a taste of its rich culture. The course begins with learning to read and write the alef-beys (alphabet).
From there, students will soon be ready to read selections from Yiddish literature, sing traditional Yiddish folksongs, and practice everyday expressions. Students will learn how to introduce themselves, share their stories, and describe their personal connections to Yiddish.
All learning materials will be provided by the teacher.
When: Sundays, January 11 – March 1, 2026. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m PT / 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT / 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. GMT / 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in CET.
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost:
Early Bird: $30 per session, $220 for 8 classes available until December 26th, 2025
Regular: $40 per session, $300 for 8 sessions
Teacher: Osian (Oshn) Evans Sharma
He is a Yiddish teacher from the UK. He has studied Yiddish at University College London, and courses in Tel Aviv, Berlin and Paris. He has led Yiddish poetry courses online for Babel’s Blessing Language School and in-person workshops at the Shtetl Berlin Festival, the Maison de la Culture Yiddish and the Yiddish Sof-Vokh UK, which he also helps to organise. He teaches at the summer programme ‘Ot Azoy’ and recently completed a pedagogy fellowship at the Yiddish Book Center (Amherst, MA).

Valentine’s Movie Night at Yiddishland
2026-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Valentine’s Movie Night at Yiddishland

Join us for the very first screening in our new monthly Yiddishland Movie Club series. Each gathering will feature a surprise film, celebrating Yiddish culture through cinema, conversation, and community. You do not have to know Yiddish to attend this event.
Come connect with fellow film lovers, share ideas, and enjoy a warm Yiddishland atmosphere in person or on Zoom.
Please note: there will be no payment at the door, so advance registration is required to reserve your spot.
*Content advisory: The film we will screen in February is rated R for nudity and sexual content.
When: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CET. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m. PT).
Where: A private residential venue on Mt. Soledad in San Diego and on Zoom
The exact address will be shared upon RSVP.
If you have any questions, please call 858-220-2992 or email jana@yiddishland.ca
Cost:
Early bird (on Zoom and in-person): $5 (if registered before Thursday, February 5, 2026)
Regular admission (on Zoom and in-person): $10

Reading and Crafting Yiddish Poetry with Osian Evans Sharma
2026-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Reading and Crafting Yiddish Poetry with Osian Evans Sharma

Join us for a creative-critical exploration of Yiddish poetry, where language, history and the imagination meet. We will study the works of great poets, and take inspiration from them to create new works. Our journey will take us through traditional verse as well as avant-garde experimentation, covering sound poetry, Oulipo constraints and multilingual wordplay.
This course is designed for students who have already studied Yiddish for a term (or equivalent), and for speakers who can read and understand basic Yiddish, but it can be enjoyed by speakers of all levels looking to grow their Yiddish creativity.
By the end of the six-week course, students will have a deeper appreciation for poetic craft in Yiddish, and develop a poem of their own. All materials will be provided by the instructor. (Transliteration of texts will be available upon request.)
When : Sundays, January 11 – February 1512–1 p.m. PT / 3–4 p.m. ET / 8–9 p.m. GMT / 9–10 p.m. CET
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost:
Early Bird: $150 all 6 weeks or $25 for a 60-minute online class (early bird, if paid before Sunday, December 28, 2025)
Student Pricing (Upload ID): $150 all 6 weeks or $25 for a 60-minute online class
Regular Pricing: $180 all 6 weeks or $30 for a 60-minute online class
Osian (Oshn) Evans Sharma is a Yiddish teacher from the UK. He has studied Yiddish at University College of London, and courses in Tel Aviv, Berlin and Paris. He has led Yiddish poetry courses online for Babel’s Blessing Language School and in-person workshops at the Shtetl Berlin Festival, the Maison de la Culture Yiddish and the Yiddish Sof-Vokh UK, which he also helps to organize. He teaches at the summer programme ‘Ot Azoy’ and recently completed a pedagogy fellowship at the Yiddish Book Center (Amherst, MA).
From Verse to Voice: A Workshop in Yiddish Poetry with Osian Evans Sharma
👉 Discover the beauty and creativity of Yiddish poetry. Together we’ll read great poets, experiment with sound and wordplay, and craft poems of our own. No prior experience beyond basic reading is needed – just curiosity and imagination.

Valentine’s Movie Night Under the Palapa
2026-02-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Mexico_City) | La Paz, Mexico
Valentine’s Movie Night Under the Palapa

Join Yiddishland for “Valentine’s Movie Night Under the Palapa”! The gathering will feature a surprise film, celebrating Yiddish culture through cinema, conversation, and community. The movie will be in English with Spanish subtitles to accommodate English and Spanish speakers. Wine and light snacks will be provided. Come connect with fellow film lovers, share ideas, and enjoy a warm Yiddishland atmosphere.
Volunteers are warmly welcomed and admitted free of charge.
Feel free to invite friends and family! Singles and couples welcome!
Doors open 30 minutes before at 6:00 p.m. 150 pesos will be accepted at the door.
If you have any questions, please text or call +1 858-220-2992 or +52 686-863-4764
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7 p.m. MT
Where: In person in La Paz, Mexico
If you have any questions, please call 858-220-2992 or email jana@yiddishland.ca
Cost:
Early bird: $5 (if registered before Thursday, February 5, 2026)
Regular admission: $10
Únete a Yiddishland para la “Noche de Cine de San Valentín bajo la Palapa”. El encuentro contará con una película sorpresa y celebrará la cultura yiddish a través del cine, la conversación y la comunidad. La película se proyectará en inglés con subtítulos en español para acomodar a hablantes de inglés y español. Se ofrecerán vino y canapés Ven a conectar con otros cinéfilos, compartir ideas y disfrutar de un cálido ambiente.
Nuestos voluntarios son cordialmente bienvenidos y entran gratis.
¡Siéntete en confianza de invitar a amigos y familiares! ¡Personas solteras y parejas son bienvenidas!
Las puertas abren 30 minutos antes, a las 6:00 p. m. Se aceptarán 150 pesos en la entrada.
Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor envía un mensaje de texto o llama al +1 858-220-2992 o al +52 686-863-4764.
