Yiddishland California

Yiddish for Beginners I with Tanya Yakovleva
2022-06-28 12:00 - 2022-09-06 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
This class for total beginners emphasizes spoken and written communication, and provides a basic introduction to Yiddish culture. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand basic Yiddish and express themselves. Through watching informative videos about famous figures in Yiddish culture, discussing films, and singing Yiddish songs, this course will cover all four areas of language learning: speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-for-beginners-i/

Yiddish for Beginners II with Tanya Yakovleva
2022-06-27 13:00 - 2022-09-05 14:30 | Zoom
If you are already familiar with the alef-beys, then this is the course for you. We will follow the interdisciplinary approach to language learning and use different Yiddish textbooks. Through watching informative videos about famous figures in Yiddish culture, discussing films, and singing Yiddish songs, this course will cover all four areas of language learning: speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-for-beginners-ii/

Yiddishland’s Second Open Mic
2022-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Yiddishland California and Zoom
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 the performance. The event will be broadcast on Zoom.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/open-mic/

Yiddish Culture in Mexico
2022-06-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Yiddishland California and Zoom
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 will be broadcast on Zoom.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/culture-in-mexico/

Yiddish Shmueskrayz
2022-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Yiddishland California and Zoom
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 session will be broadcast on Zoom.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-shmueskrayz/

“The Dancing Room”: Excerpts and a Conversation with the Artists
2022-05-30 14:00 - 16:00 | TBA
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 obsession with Nijinsky, and a corporeal body interpretation of text from the Zohar. In this 20 minute excerpt followed by a Q & A, Yehuda mixes memoir, humor and pathos in a search for levitation of the feet – and heart.

Where: An outdoor venue. Address is provided upon registration.

Tickets: $15 for early bird admission (ends on May 15), and $25 for regular admission. Wine and nosh included in ticket price.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/the-dancing-room/?fbclid=IwAR1rXIL1hOHo_Rr5Yk8ZozGpLxBkfr6tj3-Gx7vbnCdOhG15HriWSgxU6Yc

Water Element Yoga in Yiddish
2022-05-29 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom
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 this class is perfect for beginners and is also great for other students who can sink deeper into their practice.
When: May 29, Sunday 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST (11:00 a.m. EST, 5:00 p.m. in most of Europe, 6:00 p.m. in Israel).
Where: on Zoom
Tuition: $15 for a 60 minute online class.
Early Bird (before May 15): $10 for a 60 minute online class.
Students: $10 for a 60 minute online class.
Instructor: Tanya Yakovleva
She studied Comparative Literature, Classical, Slavic, Jewish, and Media Studies at the universities of Kharkiv, Regensburg, Bari, and San Diego. Tanya received her PhD in Slavic and Jewish Studies from the University of Regensburg in 2019 and since then she has been teaching for YAAANA. Tanya is a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) and she sees her mission in bringing joy and equilibrium to people through yoga and Yiddish.
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Niki Jacobs Performance at JFEST Media Sponsored Event
2022-05-24 19:30 | The Lyceum Theater, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
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 injustice. Commemorating 75+ years of liberation from the Nazi regime, Niki Jacobs re-addresses this musical piece using a beautiful Yiddish translation to, not only emphasize and give voice to those who perished or fled Eastern-Europe before, during and after the Second World War, but to also show that the Yiddish language is still alive.
Yiddishland California subscribers can obtain special discounted tickets by clicking the orange button below.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/niki-jacobs-performance-at-jfest/?fbclid=IwAR3Ak-OutQQ6IloPcv9mAKeuxiSJVciH1M46W9ERCMhLlLFXgmsj6Y-zeC8

Lag B’Omer and Esther’s 5th Birthday Potluck
2022-05-19 18:00 - 21:00 | La Jolla Shores Beach
Join our Lag B’omer celebration combined with Esther Meisarosh’s 5th birthday party! We will celebrate with a bonfire at La Jolla Shores by tower number 30. We will have some beverages, traditional potatoes for roasting, and some other bites, but this is a potluck celebration, so bring something to share.
Where: La Jolla Shores Beach, at a fire pit as close to lifeguard tower number 30 as available.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/lag-bomer/?fbclid=IwAR3gyDoRVIfPMZfGjCXp4oLz6EDUegweHaNqGUr1Oq8GE_sRWT7Td_01NUM

Tsvelf far Ukraine: A 12-hour Yiddish Music and Spoken Word Concert
2022-05-12 09:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Building on the success of Yiddish New York’s 2021 Klezathon, Tsvelf is a 12-hr Yiddish Music and Spoken Word Concert held via Zoom featuring artists from around the world. The concert will feature klezmer, Yiddish song, poetry, and more, in an effort to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
All funds raised will go directly to humanitarian aid efforts in Ukraine. In lieu of a registration fee, we will encourage attendees to donate directly to the NGO of their choosing. The organizers and sponsors are hosting this event as a volunteer effort and we are asking artists to also donate their time to support this cause.
Email info@yiddishlandcalifornia.org and we will send you registration information.

Yiddish Love and Erotic Vocabulary Event
2022-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Yiddishland California and Zoom
Enjoy learning Yiddish Love and Erotic Vocabulary! This hybrid class will bring you nakhes and help you expand your vocabulary! Learn Yiddish, drink wine, and make new friends at Yiddishland and online. This class is part of the Yiddish in Transliteration course. It can be taken as part of the course or separately.
Where: Yiddishland California, the class will be broadcast on Zoom too!
Cost: $30 in person, $15 on Zoom
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/love/

Yiddish for Kids at Yiddishland California
2022-05-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Yiddishland California and Zoom
Mondays, starting on May 9, 2022
6 sessions in total
Let’s teach a bisele Yiddish to our little ones. In this session we will learn basic Yiddish expressions and make the parents kvel!
Where: In-person at Yiddishland California, or online, the class will be broadcast on Zoom too!
Cost: $20 per kid, $15 for Zoom participation, $120 for the 6 sessions in-person or $90 for the 6 sessions in Zoom.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-for-kids/

Mother’s Day Concert with Mazel
2022-05-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
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, and traditional lenses. Come join us for a discussion of how the project came to be, listen to tracks from the album, and take an opportunity to interact with the artists!
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/mothers-day-concert-with-mazel/
Cost: Early Bird price is $10 per person, Regular Admission (after May 6) is $18 – Refreshments are included

Mother’s Day at Yiddishland
2022-05-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
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 included.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/mothers-day-at-yiddishland/

First Friday Art Walk
2022-05-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
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:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/walk/

Advanced Conversational Hebrew
2022-05-03 19:00 - 2022-05-31 20:00 | Zoom
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 Business Administration (MIBA) from the World Union of Jewish Studies (WUJS) in Arad, Israel. She has been teaching Hebrew and Jewish Studies for the last 30 years and previously served as Director of Kesher Kef, an afterschool Hebrew enrichment program.

Description:
This is an interactive class aimed to enrich your present Hebrew Conversational Skills. We will focus on conversing about different topics, answering fun questions with creative answers, while chatting in a Hebrew-speaking environment.
To register:https://yaaana.org/advanced-hebrew-copy/

Advanced Hebrew Reading/Conversational Skills
2022-05-03 17:45 - 2022-05-31 18:45 | Zoom
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/

Drawing Classes at Yiddishland
2022-05-01 18:00 - 18:45 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Postponed to June.

Jewish Musical Cabaret
2022-04-30 19:30 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Yiddishland California presents a Jewish musical cabaret by Lisa Fishman featuring Yiddish, English, and Ladino songs – many with new English lyrics, accompanied by Bob Remstein on piano and Leo Chelyapov on clarinet. This will be an eclectic show that takes you from upbeat, Klezmer-style tunes, Yiddish Theater hits, and comic ditties to heartfelt ballads, romantic love songs, and re-imaginings of old classics, Lisa will take the audience on an entertaining musical, theatrical, and emotional journey. This show is open to all!
For the convenience of our international audience, this show will be both in-person and live on Zoom.
Cost:
In-person event
Early bird (before April 16) $36 per ticket or $40 if registering after April 16.
Live on Zoom
Early Bird (before April 16) $10 per ticket or $18 if registering after April 16.

Singer, actor, musician and songwriter, Lisa Fishman, most recently played Bobe Tsaytl (aka: “Grandma Tzeitl”), as well as understudied Golde, Yente and Sheyndl, in the Off Broadway hit, “Fiddler on the Roof” in Yiddish directed by Academy Award winner, Joel Grey. Originally from Chicago and having lived in LA and New York City for the past two decades, Lisa has had a diverse career that has taken her from Klezmer bands to Musical Theater to Yiddish Theater to work in Rock, Pop, Jazz and Folk Music, Children’s Television, Voice Over and more.
She is known for being one of the lead singers of Chicago’s renowned Maxwell Street Klezmer Band for many years, as well as starring in numerous productions with NYC’s National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene. She has performed around the world, appeared on recordings and television, shared the stage with many luminaries from the world of Theater and Jewish Music, and recently provided the voice for a new dancing plush toy called “My Yiddishe Bubbie” that can be found at Bed, Bath and Beyond! Lisa has a deep passion for Jewish music and loves being able to share it with others. www.lisafishmanjewishmusic.com

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Polish Conversation Club for Beginners
2022-04-24 12:00 - 2022-05-29 13:30 | Zoom
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/

An Festive Opening of Yiddishland Kave Korner
2022-04-22 17:00 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Counting down to Ferrari Friday as it is just a few weeks away!
For this special ocassion, we will be hosting the festive opening of our Kave Korner.
High Tea – Samovar Experience
10% off on souvenirs, Judaica, books and selected artwork
Yiddish entertainment
Cost: Free!

Drawing Classes at Yiddishland California (First Day)
2022-04-18 18:00 - 18:45 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Let’s learn drawing by not only focusing on the basic principle of drawing using books and video resources but also trying to understand every individual’s interest/need where we will plan accordingly to make sure everyone is enjoying the class.
Where: Yiddishland California
When: Mondays, starting on April 18, 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Cost: $15 per session for early bird registration or $20 per session if paying after April 4.
Teacher: Parva Zarei
Parva is a Persian female artist, writer, teacher, and microbiologist with the style of geometric expressionism. Previously, she was a member of the Burlingame Art Society and later member/member at large the Art Guild of Pacifica in the SF bay area where she received an Honorable Mention for one of her paintings. Her teaching experience covers a wide range of audiences from kids to adults. As part of her experience, she also participated in EnCorps STEM Teachers Program and did some voluntary work at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.

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Advanced Yiddish
2022-04-11 13:00 - 2022-06-30 14:30 | Zoom
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 Levin. Grammar to be repeated will be drawn from the texts. You will learn new literary terms and have an understanding of the main processes and movements in the development of Yiddish Modernism.
Tuition: $270 all 10 weeks or $30 for a 90 minute online class.
Students: $230 all 10 weeks or $25 for a 90 minute online class.

To register: https://yaaana.org/advanced-yiddish/

An Interactive Interview with Oleg Tsank
2022-04-08 19:00 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Join our interactive interview with Oleg Tsank – a Ukrainian Jewish artist living in San Diego. Mashke and nosh will be served. Capacity limited to 18.
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When: April 8, 7 p.m.

Where: at Yiddishland

Cost: $15, mashe and nosh included

Yiddish for Beginners II
2022-04-08 10:00 - 2022-06-10 11:30 | Zoom
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 intermediate course. Using a variety of materials, we will cover basic Yiddish language rules, read texts and complete practice exercises as a group. Students will be expected to complete supplemental practice exercises at home with the goal of reinforcing the in-person learnings. By the end of the course, you will know present, past, and future tenses, declination of nouns, articles, and adjectives, negation of verbs, relative sentences, and more.
Dates: Fridays, starting on April 8, 10:00 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. PST (1:00 p.m. EST, 7:00 p.m. in most of Europe, 8:00 p.m. in Israel), ending on June 10.
Tuition: $270 all 10 weeks or $30 for a 90 minute online class.
Students: $230 all 10 weeks or $25 for a 90 minute online class.
To register: https://yaaana.org/yiddish-for-beginners-with-katerina-kuznetsova/

Ukrainian for Beginners
2022-04-08 08:00 - 2022-06-10 09:30 | Zoom
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 films and songs in Ukrainian. By the end of the course, you will be comfortable and confident to read Ukrainian and communicate in simple everyday situations.
Tuition: $270 all 10 weeks or $30 for a 90 minute online class.
Students: $230 all 10 weeks or $25 for a 90 minute online class.
When:: starting on April 8, Fridays 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. PST (11:00 a.m. EST, 5:00 p.m. in most of Europe, 6:00 p.m. in Israel), ends on June 10.
To register: https://yaaana.org/ukrainian-for-beginners/

Hebrew For Beginners (First Day)
2022-04-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Born and raised in Israel, Tzipi Tivon has a M.A. in Education and Leadership. Working as an upper elementary teacher she earned an award of excellence from the Minister of Education. Since moving to Southern California she has worked several Jewish schools teaching, developing curriculum, and mentoring Hebrew teachers.
Price: $25 for each class or $200 for a 10-session package for early bird registration or $225 regular price.

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Polish Conversational Course (First Day)
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Maka Catori will be teaching a 6-session conversational course of Polish for beginners. The course will allow you to start communicating with openness and ease. The classes will be in person, each session will be 60 min long.

Born in Poland, Maka has published two books and authored several articles. She holds two M.A. degrees, one in Polish Philology and Anthropology of Culture from the University of Warsaw, and the other one in acting and drama from the Warsaw Theater Academy. She taught young adults the elements of self-expression and interaction based on living values in her original program, which was popular in Warsaw schools. Other professional interests include youth in theater and drama, self-expression, and values-based living. She is a Medical Intuitive Practitioner and has a passion for helping others.

Price: $25 for each class or $100 for a 6-session package for early bird registration or $125 regular price.

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Intermediate II Yiddish (continuation)
2022-04-06 09:00 - 2022-06-08 10:30 | Zoom
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, and grammar. We will review basics and learn advanced grammar topics such as periphrastic verbs, conditional mood, passive tense, momentary aspect of verbs, complex syntax, and more.
Date:
Wednesdays, starting on April 6, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. PST (12:00 p.m. EST, 6:00 p.m. in most of Europe, 7:00 p.m. in Israel), ending on June 8.
Tuition:
$270 all 10 weeks or $30 for a 90 minute online class.
Early Bird (before March 15): $230 all 10 weeks or $25 for a 90 minute online class.
Students: $230 all 10 weeks or $25 for a 90 minute online class.
To register: https://yaaana.org/intermediate-ii-yiddish-continuation-with-katerina-kuznetsova/

First Friday La Jolla Art Walk
2022-04-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
La Jolla has long been known for its iconic and cutting-edge galleries and is proud to relaunch its First Friday Art Walks. Save the date as over 16 galleries open their doors for extended evening hours to art lovers. Whether you are a serious collector. enjoy being part of a creative scene or love learning about new and emerging talents; you won’t want to miss this free event. There will be food, drinks, entertainment and more.

This Month´s theme will be Passover!
Music
Snacks
Yiddish entertainment
Cost: Free!
