In this course conducted entirely in Yiddish, students of intermediate II level will practice reading and translating skills without judgment and comparisons. We will continue to read and translate Itsik Manger’s satirical novel Di vunderlekhe lebns-bashraybung fun Shmuel-Abe Abervo (Dos bukh fun gan-eydn) / The Amazing Life Story of Shmuel-Abe Abervo (The Book of the […]
In this course, students of beginner and intermediate level will practice reading and translating skills without judgment and comparisons. We will read different texts, translate them and learn grammar. You will learn a new vocabulary and have an understanding of the Yiddish history and culture. When: For 10 sessions every Thursday from January 12 to […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day and all things love with Lisa Fishman, who will be coming to Yiddishland from NYC, where she just starred as Yente the Matchmaker, as well as Bobe Tsaytl, in the Off-Broadway production of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ in Yiddish directed by Joel Grey. Spend an evening enjoying love songs and more in […]
This is an alef-beys (alphabet) learning course that will teach how to read Yiddish in Yiddish. We will start with vowels and add consonants, until we are familiar and comfortable with the letters. This class requires no previous knowledge or exposure to Yiddish. By the end of the first class, one will have the ability […]
Learn some well-known and some lesser-known Yiddish tunes with local Yiddishist Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh. Discover the rich Yiddish history behind various theater songs, folk songs, tavern songs, lullabies, and other songs. Imagine a night in a shtetl, learning, analyzing, singing, and schmoozing with friends — and a glass of wine in hand. When: On Mondays, on […]
In this course conducted entirely in Yiddish, students of intermediate II level will practice reading and translating skills without judgment and comparisons. We will continue to read and translate Itsik Manger’s satirical novel Di vunderlekhe lebns-bashraybung fun Shmuel-Abe Abervo (Dos bukh fun gan-eydn) / The Amazing Life Story of Shmuel-Abe Abervo (The Book of the […]
In this course, students of beginner and intermediate level will practice reading and translating skills without judgment and comparisons. We will read different texts, translate them and learn grammar. You will learn a new vocabulary and have an understanding of the Yiddish history and culture. When: For 10 sessions every Thursday from January 12 to […]
This is an alef-beys (alphabet) learning course that will teach how to read Yiddish in Yiddish. We will start with vowels and add consonants, until we are familiar and comfortable with the letters. This class requires no previous knowledge or exposure to Yiddish. By the end of the first class, one will have the ability […]
In this course conducted entirely in Yiddish, students of intermediate II level will practice reading and translating skills without judgment and comparisons. We will continue to read and translate Itsik Manger’s satirical novel Di vunderlekhe lebns-bashraybung fun Shmuel-Abe Abervo (Dos bukh fun gan-eydn) / The Amazing Life Story of Shmuel-Abe Abervo (The Book of the […]
In this course, students of beginner and intermediate level will practice reading and translating skills without judgment and comparisons. We will read different texts, translate them and learn grammar. You will learn a new vocabulary and have an understanding of the Yiddish history and culture. When: For 10 sessions every Thursday from January 12 to […]
If you seek answers to these questions, this is an event for you. Learn about the origins and development of Yiddish and get your questions answered by our CEO Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh. Drink a glass of wine, enjoy some nosh, and mingle with other people with interest in the La Jolla area. When: Friday, February […]
Learn some well-known and some lesser-known Yiddish tunes with local Yiddishist Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh. Discover the rich Yiddish history behind various theater songs, folk songs, tavern songs, lullabies, and other songs. Imagine a night in a shtetl, learning, analyzing, singing, and schmoozing with friends — and a glass of wine in hand. When: On Mondays, on […]