Yiddishland California

Conversational Yiddish for Beginners with Avi
2024-06-28 12:30 - 2024-07-19 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Conversational Yiddish for Beginners with Avi
Come enjoy some fun conversation in Yiddish, practicing asking and answering questions and playing games. This is a no-pressure, easygoing class. The class is “drop-in” style, so feel free to attend all six sessions or as many as you wish. Everything will be presented in Yiddish with transliteration, as well as in English. There is no homework, but optional review materials will be sent out after each class. Sessions will be recorded upon request.

When: Fridays, beginning on June 14, ending on July 19, 12:30 – 1.30 p.m. PT (2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. ET), if needed dates and times can be adjusted to student’s availability.
Where: On Zoom
Cost :
Early Bird : $150 for a 6 session package (available until Friday June 7)
Regular Admission: $200 for a 6 session package
Individual Session Early Bird: $30 (available until Friday June 7)
Individual Session Regular: $35

What is Yiddishland?
2024-05-31 16:00 - 18:00 | The salon gathering hall, right next to Gertrude Pearlman Theatre, 1st St, Esteban Cantú, Punta Banda, 22791 Ensenada, B.C, and on Zoom
Join us for an interactive introduction to Yiddishland California! Learn about the history of the Yiddish language and culture, about San Diego’s Yiddishland project, and how you can help us bring Yiddish culture south of the border to Baja California.
The event will also be broadcast on Zoom for virtual attendees. We kindly ask for advanced registration to help us plan accordingly.

The City without Jews (Die Stadt ohne Juden)
2024-05-22 18:30 - 20:30 | House of Pacific Relations – Hall of Nations 2191 Pan American W Rd, San Diego, CA 92101 and on Zoom
Yiddishland and The House of Israel are honored to host a screening of the silent film “The City without Jews. The film is based on a bestselling homonymous dystopian novel by Hugo Bettauer, which portrays the fictional Austrian city of “Utopia” (a thinly-disguised stand-in for Vienna), which passed an antisemitic law, forcing all Jews to leave the country. Although at first the decision was welcomed and met with celebration, as time went by, Utopia’s citizens faced an ongoing economic impoverishment and cultural decline that forced them to reconsider their decision and wonder whether to invite the Jews back. Though darkly comedic in tone and stylistically influenced by German Expressionism, the film nonetheless contains ominous and eerily realistic sequences, such as shots of freight trains transporting Jews out of the city. It is considered to be one of the few surviving Austrian expressionist films, being then the subject of research and interest both in Austria and around the world. We will have the unique opportunity to enjoy live original music by world-renowned Klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and silent film pianist Donald Sosin.

Conversational Yiddish for Beginners with Avi
2024-05-02 12:30 - 2024-06-06 13:30, 2024-04-25 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-04-18 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-04-11 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-04-04 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-03-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom
Come enjoy some fun conversation in Yiddish, practicing asking and answering questions and playing games. This is a no-pressure, easygoing class. The class is “drop-in” style, so feel free to attend all six sessions or as many as you wish. Everything will be presented in Yiddish with transliteration, as well as in English. There is no homework, but optional review materials will be sent out after each class. Sessions will be recorded upon request.

Tour of Yiddishland Exhibit at Hillel
2024-05-02 12:00 - 2024-05-22 19:00 | UC San Diego Hillel
Tours of our Yiddishland exhibit at UC San Diego Hillel are available by appointment until Wednesday, May 22. Schedule your tour between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. on all days except Saturdays.

Yiddishland Stronger Together Support Group
2024-04-29 18:30 - 2024-05-13 20:30 | Zoom
Do you feel sadness, grief, anxiety, or a mix of emotions from the devastating effects of war? Let’s gather for community support, guided by a professional coach informed in trauma care. We don’t have to grapple with this by ourselves. This is the time to come together.

Friling Tkufe – Yoga Spring Equinox
2024-03-31 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom
In this yoga class we will move with the breath to embrace the energies of rebirth and new beginnings. 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. The language of instruction is Yiddish with English translation.

Leyenkrayz (Reading Circle) for Intermediate and Advanced Students
2024-03-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-03-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-07 13:00 - 14:00
This event is one that you won’t forget. Students of intermediate II level will practice reading and translating skills without judgment and comparisons.

Final Fire Sale
2024-03-27 - 2024-04-05 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Our final liquidation sale is here at Yiddishland California ! Please call 858-220-2992 to make an appointment. Additionally, we will have surprise Yiddishland gifts for people who purchase Yiddishland merchandise and who donate a minimum of $180.

Lotería with Queen Esther – Exclusive Yiddishland Purim Fusion Event
2024-03-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Mix up your Purim! Make noise with our young Queen Esther! Cast your lot at Yiddishland with our first ever classical Mexican Loteria event! In celebration of Purim and our schlep to Mexico happening shortly after this holiday, we will host Purim-themed nosh and mashke accompanying several rounds of classical Mexican Lotería!

Purim Farewell Fundraiser
2024-03-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
We are inviting our community to celebrate Purim with us! We will have entertainment, nosh, festive mashke, and a Purim costume contest. This event is a fundraiser for assisting with expenses associated with our big schlep to Cabo Punta Banda in Baja California happening shortly after Purim.

“No End to Yidishland” The next phase
2024-03-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Yiddishland California and Zoom
Join us for an enlightening evening with Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh, the Executive Director of YAAANA and Yiddishland California, as we delve into the future of our beloved cultural hub. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about both the short-term and long-term aspirations of our non-profit organization.
We are excited to have the esteemed board members and dedicated volunteers of Yiddishland join us. Together, they will unveil the exciting plans for our upcoming relocation and present an updated 3D model of the new YiddishLAND — a glimpse into the future of our community’s home. This event will be broadcast on Zoom.
Your participation and support are vital as we step into the next phase of Yiddishland. Join us in shaping a vibrant future for our community!

The Final Art Walk in March
2024-03-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
We will be participating in La Jolla’s monthly art walk and will have a variety of artwork and Judaica available for purchase. The topic of the artwalk at our gallery will be Hope. Join us for drinks, snacks, entertainment, and the opportunity to see wonderful, original artwork. A free parking pass registration form will be sent to guests who register before 10 a.m. on Friday, March 1.

Leyenkrayz (Reading Circle) for Intermediate and Advanced Students
2024-02-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-02-21 13:00 - 14:00
This event is one that you won’t forget. Students of intermediate II level will practice reading and translating skills without judgment and comparisons.
Where: Online via Zoom

Yiddish Shmueskrayz
2024-02-21 11:00 - 12:00
If you want to practice your Yiddish and have a good time getting to know people, this is the right course for you. We will speak in mame-loshn about diverse topics. We will have a conversation both as a group and in smaller cohorts according to level. Some of the sessions will be focused on a specific topic. We will also try to solve a couple of riddles and learn some Yiddish expressions and sayings to enrich our Yiddish repertoire. This is a course for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of Yiddish as we will be working according to level.
Where: Online via Zoom

Kafkas-last-love
2024-02-14 18:30 - 20:00 | 1128 Wall St, La Jolla CA, 92037 US, 1128 Wall St, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Join us for our unique Yiddishized Valentine’s Day event welcoming couples and singles. World-renowned local author Kathi Diamant will present her book, Kafka’s Last Love, winner of many accolades, including receiving the Theodor Geisel Award and recognition as one of the “Best Biographies of the Year” by The Sunday Herald. The book discusses Franz Kafka’s fascination with Yiddish culture and the Yiddishist Dora Diamant, as well as Dora’s efforts for Yiddish-culture revival. Nosh and drinks will be served. The event will also be broadcast on Zoom.

Yiddish Shmueskrayz
2024-02-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-07 11:00 - 12:00
If you want to practice your Yiddish and have a good time getting to know people, this is the right course for you. We will speak in mame-loshn about diverse topics. We will have a conversation both as a group and in smaller cohorts according to level. Some of the sessions will be focused on a specific topic. We will also try to solve a couple of riddles and learn some Yiddish expressions and sayings to enrich our Yiddish repertoire. This is a course for upper-intermediate and advanced learners of Yiddish as we will be working according to level.

Beginners: Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) Letter
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00
During this course, students will develop the ability to read words, sentences, and simple texts in Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) written in the Rashi script, using the Hebrew alphabet. The Rashi script was the most common writing system used in Sephardic literature for a significant part of its history. The ability to read the Rashi script grants access to literary texts, newspapers, and other documents, contributing to the preservation of the language and culture, preventing them from extinction.
