Rembrandt and the Jews: An Interactive Exploration Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) was one of a tiny handful of artists of the pre-modern era who depicted contemporary Jews. Why was he so interested in Amsterdam’s Sephardic Jewish community? What attitudes do his images reveal? Art historian Jennifer Stern will present selected paintings and etchings to suggest […]
Are you passionate about Jewish languages and cultures? Dive into the rich world of the Sephardic Jewish tradition through the Ladino language! Our Ladino teacher is dressed with a green sleeve, promoting her new classes. Ladino en poesía, poesía en Ladino/Ladino in Poetry, Poetry in Ladino Our new Ladino course is your gateway to exploring […]
Healing Hearts - Yiddishland Support Group Welcome! This zoom group is an opportunity to explore your own personal experience of culture and spirituality as a Jewish person in light of October 7th, the on going conflict, and increasing antisemitic attitudes and political action occurring here in the US and around the world. The intention of […]
Chagall af Yiddish: An Interactive Exploration Join art historian Jennifer Stern and explore the beauty and importance of Marc Chagall’s art. Chagall (1887-1985) grew up speaking Yiddish in a Jewish community in what is now Belarus. In this interactive session, you will expand your knowledge of Yiddish vocabulary, explore Chagall’s life and Stern’s personal connection […]
Balance Yoga in Yiddish In this yoga class we will balance your mind and body to maintain your mental and physical fitness and to feel happy. The slow and gentle nature of this class is perfect for beginners and is also great for other students who can sink deeper into their practice. The language of […]
Balance Yoga in Yiddish In this yoga class we will balance your mind and body to maintain your mental and physical fitness and to feel happy. The slow and gentle nature of this class is perfect for beginners and is also great for other students who can sink deeper into their practice. The language of […]
This 5-session course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Yiddish. We will start by learning the alef-beys (Yiddish alphabet) and basic pronunciation. By the end of the course, students will be able to read the letters, introduce themselves, use common greetings, and understand basic vocabulary for everyday situations. Each session will conclude […]
This course is designed for students who wish to improve their conversational skills. Each session will focus on dialogues and discussions in Yiddish, to help students improve their fluency. Students will expand their vocabulary with new phrases and expressions, fine-tune their pronunciation, and gain confidence using Yiddish in diverse situations. Topics will include interests and […]
This in-person 4-session class series will be focused on conversational Yiddish taught in English transliteration. You will learn everyday greetings and basics of Yiddish conversation, as well as a few simple Yiddish songs. This will be a perfect introduction to learning Yiddish! When: Thursdays, February 13, 2025 – March 6, 2025 : 5-6 p.m. Central European […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special exploration of love and art! Join art historian Jennifer Stern for an engaging session on Marc Chagall, where we delve into the beauty and significance of his artwork, his deep love for Bella Chagall, and his lifelong connection to his Yiddish heritage. Born in 1887 in a Jewish community […]
Reading and Writing the Alef-beys This 7-session course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Yiddish. We will begin by learning the letters of the Yiddish alphabet (alef-beys), focusing on both reading printed text and writing by hand. As the course progresses, we will practice reading short dialogues and simple texts. By the […]
In this yoga class we will help you celebrate spring and the new found energy that comes with this time of year. The slow and gentle nature of this class is perfect for beginners and is also great for other students who can sink deeper into their practice. The language of instruction is Yiddish with […]
