Visit Yiddishland La Paz!
2026-02-22, 2026-02-23, 2026-02-24, 2026-02-25, 2026-02-26, 2026-02-27, 2026-02-28, 2026-03-01 and 14 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!
2026-02-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-02 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-09 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.

Let`s Learn Polish at Yiddishland II
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Yiddish for Absolute Beginners with Osian Evans Sharma
2026-03-01 10:30 - 11:30
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).

Costumes and Courage – The Purim Story
2026-03-01 16:00 - 17:00 | 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.
