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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
In this course, you will build on the grammatical knowledge acquired while attending YAAANA’s Beginner II class series or a similar Yiddish course. We will use different materials and repeat skills gained in the previous level such as conjugation in the past and future times. Students will gain knowledge of how to compare adjectives, to […]
In this course conducted entirely in Yiddish, students of intermediate II level will practice reading and translating skills without judgment and comparisons. We will 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 Garden of Eden) written in 1939. […]
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:Â http://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:Â http://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 […]
