Description: In this course, you will build on the grammatical knowledge acquired while attending YAAANA’s Beginner II class series or a similar Yiddish course. We will use different materials and repeat skills gained in the previous level such as conjugation in the past and future times. Students will gain knowledge of how to compare adjectives, […]
Description: In this course taught entirely in Yiddish, we will read and discuss texts and biographies of Yiddish Modernists in Eastern Europe of the 1920-1930s such as Dovid Bergelson, Dovid Hofshteyn, Perets Markish, Leyb Kvitko, Kalmen Zingman, Der Nister, and Khane Levin. Grammar to be repeated will be drawn from the texts. You will learn […]
Description: In this course taught mainly in Yiddish, you will build on the grammatical knowledge acquired while attending YAAANA’s Intermediate I Yiddish class series or a similar Yiddish course. This class is for experienced learners who want to deepen and enrich their knowledge of the language. Each class will have time dedicated to conversation, reading, […]
With Tanya Yakovleva 10 online sessions, Fridays April 8 – June 10 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. PST In this Ukrainian crash course, you will learn the Ukrainian alphabet, start the foundation of vocabulary and be introduced to Ukrainian culture and customs. We want to develop your comprehension skills by listening to informative videos and discussing […]
Description: This course is suitable for students who just learned the alef-beys and are in the beginning of their Yiddish journey, as well as experienced speakers who wish to get a structured vision of the Yiddish grammar. This course will provide the foundation to prepare those who want to move on to the Yiddish for […]
with Tanya Yakovleva 10 online sessions, Thursdays This course taught entirely in Yiddish is for students with a good knowledge of Yiddish culture and grammar. We will read and discuss texts and biographies of Yiddish Modernists in Ukraine of the 1920-1930s such as Dovid Bergelson, Dvoyre Fogel, Dovid Hofshteyn, Perets Markish, Leyb Kvitko, and Khane […]
Dates: Sundays at 12:00 p.m. Pacific time (3:00 p.m. EDT, 8:00 p.m. in most of Europe, 9:00 p.m. in Israel), beginning on April 24. Tuition: $30 for a 90 minute online class. To register: https://yaaana.org/polish/
Dates: Every Tuesday, starting May 3, 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. PST (7:45pm. EST, 2:45 a.m. in most of Europe, 3:45 a.m. in Israel), ends May 31. Tuition: $150 for all 5 weeks or $30 for a 60 minute online class. To register: https://yaaana.org/advanced-conversational-hebrew/
Dates: Tuesdays, starting on March 1, 7:00-8:00 p.m. PST, ends May 29 Tuition: $30 per class = $150 for 5 classes Taught by Orli Moses Born and raised in California, she grew up in a Hebrew-speaking household and holds dual Master's degrees in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TEOSL), and Master of International […]
Friday May 6 Yiddishland is participating in La Jolla’s monthly art walk and will have a variety of artwork available for purchase. Join us for drinks, snacks, Yiddish entertainment, and the opportunity to see wonderful, original artwork. This month’s theme will be Fiesta! To register:http://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/walk/
We are inviting you to spend Mother’s Day at Yiddishland! Our CEO, Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh will be giving a tour of the Yiddishland exhibit. Tea, coffee, wine and cookies will be served. The capacity is limited to 22. Cost: Early Bird price is $20 per person, regular admission (after may 6) is $25 – Refreshments are […]
Come join us for some of your, your mother’s, and your bube’s favorite music reimagined! Mazel is the pandemic product of a wonderful collaborative venture between two legendary jazz musicians and a cantor from New York. A collection of Yiddish and Yiddish-composed (English lyric) classics, Mazel seeks to re-interpret these evocative works through Jazz, Latin, […]