Niki Jacobs Performance at JFEST This performance features The Ballad of Mauthausen, one of the most gorgeous pieces ever written about the Second World War. It is a collaboration between the Greek poet Iakovos Kambanellis, who was a survivor of Kamp Mauthausen, and Mikis Theodorakis, the famous Greek composer banned for his activism against social […]
Water Element Yoga in Yiddish with Tanya Yakovleva online session Sunday, May 29 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST After this yoga class instructed in Yiddish with English translation, we will feel fluid, flexible, and calm. This vinyasa yoga class invites you to build strength in softness, flexibility & mobility. The slow and gentle nature of […]
Playwright/Actor/Dancer Yehuda Hyman’s new solo show, The Dancing Room is a theatre/dance performance weaving Jewish mysticism and memoir to illuminate the transcendent power of dance through a Jewish lens. The Dancing Room is directed by Obie-Award winning artist, Michael Leibluft. Yehuda weaves Hasidic dance steps his Polish father taught him, a tale about his teenage […]
Join us to practice your Yiddish and have a good time getting to know fellow Yiddish speakers! We will speak in mame-loshn about diverse topics, including conversation both as a group and in smaller cohorts. We will also try to solve a couple of riddles and learn some Yiddish expressions and sayings to enrich your repertoire. The […]
Did you know that Yiddish was taught in Mexican schools into the 21st century? In this 50 min session, we will explore diverse aspects of the rich history of Yiddish culture in Mexico. We will get to read, in English, some amazing Yiddish poems, and we will learn a couple of interesting sayings. The session […]
Join Yiddishland’s second farbrengen (open mic) on June 17. We will have an open mic (classical and popular music, poetry, monologues, stories, jokes, etc), accompanied by drinks. You do not have to be Jewish to participate. Please email us at info@yaaana.org if you would like to present something at the open mic and include a description or sample of […]
On Friday, July 1, Yiddishland CA is participating in La Jolla’s monthly art walk and will have a variety of artwork and Judaica available for purchase. Join us for drinks, snacks, Yiddish entertainment, and the opportunity to see wonderful, original artwork. This month’s theme will be Red, White, and Blues! As a new feature this month will be […]
he Hebrew alphabet and your first Yiddish words are building blocks of Jewish identity, culture, and heritage. Join us and learn how to read and write Yiddish, some basic words, and useful phrases. Different methods that include music, poetry, and other computer-based programs will be used to enrich the experience. To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-for-beginners-i-arturo/
Explore our brand-new language course which will introduce you to the language and help you gain reading and speaking skills. The course will focus on vocabulary, grammar, and communication, as well as the cultural history of the language.Course materials will be based both on Rashi script and on the Latin alphabet. To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/new-course-of-judeo-spanish-ladino-for-beginners/?fbclid=IwAR3OK0kH-MywhkE1_b7-RSc_5Dao0Xp3bPRjwFSECA2UxH-VG3pnXnzNSi4
On Friday, August 5, Yiddishland CA is participating in La Jolla’s monthly art walk and will have a variety of artwork and Judaica available for purchase. Join us for drinks, snacks, Yiddish entertainment, and the opportunity to see wonderful, original artwork. As a new feature this month we will have live music at the art […]
This is your chance to hear about highlights from the past five years and plans for the future, as well as to socialize with other supporters, including our Board members. Nosh will be generously provided by La Jolla’s Olive and Basil restaurant; drinks are on us! The event will take place in a residential venue in […]
On Friday, June 3, Yiddishland CA 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 Pride! To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/art-walk-2/