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SUMMARY:Yiddish for Beginners with Zach Golden
DESCRIPTION:In this beginner Yiddish course\, students will build foundational reading\, writing\, speaking\, grammar\, and vocabulary skills. The course begins with printed and cursive letters\, greetings\, and present-tense verbs\, then introduces numbers\, colors\, dates\, times\, songs\, poems\, games\, and aspects of Yiddish culture. \nWhen: Sundays\, October 11\, 18\, 25; November 1\, 8\, 15\, 2026\n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT / 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nCost:\nEarly Bird: $180 if registered before Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\nRegular Admission: $220\nOne Class: $35 \nRegister for this event \nTeacher: Zach Golden \nZach Golden was Deputy Yiddish Editor of the Forward (Forverts) from 2022 to 2024. He was ordained as a rabbi at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles in 2020 and is co-founder of Der Nister Downtown Jewish Center in Downtown Los Angeles. \n 
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/yiddish-for-beginners-with-zach-golden-november-eighth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish
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SUMMARY:Healing Hearts Jewish Emotional Support and Meditation Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome! This Zoom group is an opportunity to explore your own personal experience of culture and spirituality as a Jewish person in light of October 7th\, the ongoing conflict\, and increasing antisemitic attitudes and political action occurring here in the US and around the world. \nThe intention of this group is to provide a safe and encouraging space to share\, listen\, and connect with other people who understand what you are talking about without debate or fixing. The hope is that a supportive community will evolve and we can look forward to meeting and sharing all of it together: joy\, sadness\, grief\, anger\, fear\, doubt\, curiosity\, and inspiration. \nConfidentiality is a MUST! This means that whatever is said in the group is not repeated within the group or outside the group and individuals are not discussed with each other or those who are not in the group. Advice is discouraged however feedback can be appropriate if asked for\, but not offered. \nTo start\, we are reading the book “Sacred Therapy” by Estelle Frankel. Please choose a chapter or theme that speaks to you and join us for a meaningful conversation of sharing\, discovering\, and support. This book can be checked out from your local library or purchased on kindle or some other platform or bookstore. \nAs a means of giving back and creating a sense of commitment\, a minimum $5 donation to a non-political Jewish humanitarian 501c3 organization is requested. Your receipt (screenshot or electronic) is requested at the beginning of the meeting. If you cannot make this donation\, one will be made on your behalf. \nThe following link is a suggested recipient organization. Yiddishland and YAAANA promote this group from their facebook page and website. We are forever grateful!! There is no fee for your donation and the full amount goes to support their programs and community. \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nWhen: Thursday\, November 11\, 12:00–1:00 p.m. PT / 2:00–3:00 p.m. CT (US Central) / 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET / 9:00–10:00 p.m. CET (Central Europe) / 10:00–11:00 p.m. IST (Israel). \nRegister for this event \nOur Coach’s Bio: Harpal Khalsa holds a master degree in clinical mental health counseling and currently serves as a professional mental health care and lifestyle coach here in La Jolla Village. Her experience in the international field of disaster trauma and group counseling facilitation allow her to support this local Jewish community to share\, grieve\, and empower each other through these radical times of terrorism\, war\, and social upheaval. \n  \n 
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/healing-hearts-jewish-emotional-support-and-meditation-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T140000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Learn Polish at Yiddishland
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: Wednesdays\, October 7 – November 11\, 2026: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT / 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. UK / 10:00 – 11:00 p.m. Central Europe \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nCost: \nEarly Bird: $180 (6 Classes)\, if registered before Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026. \nRegular Admission: $220 \nInstructor: Marta Kowalczyk \nMarta 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. \n 
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/lets-learn-polish-at-yiddishland-november-eleventh/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Polish
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America":MAILTO:info@yiddishland.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T133000
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SUMMARY:Yiddish for Beginners with Zach Golden
DESCRIPTION:In this beginner Yiddish course\, students will build foundational reading\, writing\, speaking\, grammar\, and vocabulary skills. The course begins with printed and cursive letters\, greetings\, and present-tense verbs\, then introduces numbers\, colors\, dates\, times\, songs\, poems\, games\, and aspects of Yiddish culture. \nWhen: Sundays\, October 11\, 18\, 25; November 1\, 8\, 15\, 2026\n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT / 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nCost:\nEarly Bird: $180 if registered before Sunday\, September 27\, 2026\nRegular Admission: $220\nOne Class: $35 \nRegister for this event \nTeacher: Zach Golden \nZach Golden was Deputy Yiddish Editor of the Forward (Forverts) from 2022 to 2024. He was ordained as a rabbi at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles in 2020 and is co-founder of Der Nister Downtown Jewish Center in Downtown Los Angeles. \n 
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/yiddish-for-beginners-with-zach-golden-november-fifteenth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Yiddish
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SUMMARY:What is Yiddishland? ¿Qué es Yiddishland?
DESCRIPTION:What is Yiddishland? ¿Qué es Yiddishland?\nMeet Yiddishland California\, a new nonprofit cultural organization in La Paz\, Mexico! Discover who we are\, why we’re here\, and the exciting projects we’re bringing to La Paz and beyond. This bilingual event welcomes local and expat artists\, creatives\, and culture lovers to meet our team\, explore opportunities to collaborate\, and imagine what we can create together! \n¡Conozca Yiddishland California\, una nueva organización cultural sin fines de lucro en La Paz\, México! Descubra quiénes somos\, por qué estamos aquí y los emocionantes proyectos que queremos desarrollar en La Paz y más allá. Este evento bilingüe invita a artistas\, creativos y amantes de la cultura\, tanto locales como de la comunidad extranjera residente\, a conocer a nuestro equipo\, explorar oportunidades de colaboración e imaginar todo lo que podemos crear juntos. \nLocation: El Centro\, La Paz\, Mexico (Exact location will be provided upon RSVP) \nDate: Sunday\, November 22\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 PM MST (Doors open at 5:00 PM) \nAdmission: $5 USD or 100 Pesos \nRegister for this event
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/what-is-yiddishland-que-es-yiddishland/
LOCATION:El Centro\, La Paz\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Yiddish
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SUMMARY:Beginner Judeo-Spanish (Beginner Ladino)
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Ladino Course (5 lessons – 1.5 hours per lesson) \nThis course is designed for students who wish to learn Ladino from the very beginning\, whether out of interest in the Sephardi language and culture or because they come from Ladino-speaking Sephardi families but did not have the chance to acquire the language at home. No prior knowledge is required. \nOver five one-and-a-half-hour lessons\, participants will build basic vocabulary\, learn the official Ladino orthography\, and develop essential communication skills through everyday topics and fundamental grammar. The course also includes cultural content such as traditional songs\, Sephardi geography\, and adapted stories of Djohá\, as well as special sessions on Moadim among Sephardic Jews. Students will work with materials from both the Sephardi literary tradition and contemporary Ladino sources. The course concludes with a guided conversation and interactive activities to reinforce language and grammar while exploring Ladino today. \nWhen: Mondays\, January 4 – February 1\, 2027: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Israel \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nCost:\nEarly Bird: Full 5-class course for $270 \nRegular: Full 5-class course for $300 \nRegister for this event \nTeacher: Esther Rute \nEsther Rute holds a BA in Semitic Philology (Complutense U.) and two MA in Jewish History and Spanish Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI). She is a certified language teacher (HUJI) and Ladino instructor at the Sephardi Community Council of Jerusalem and the Instituto Cervantes in Tel Aviv. She is also the External Advisor to the National Authority for Ladino (ANL) and Deputy Editor of Aki Yerushalayim. Her main position is Head of the International & Israeli Section at the Guiding Department of Yad Vashem\, Jerusalem. \n 
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/beginner-judeo-spanish-beginner-ladino-january-fourth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ladino
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270111T103000
DTSTAMP:20261021T194014Z
CREATED:20261013T000709Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Judeo-Spanish (Beginner Ladino)
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Ladino Course (5 lessons – 1.5 hours per lesson) \nThis course is designed for students who wish to learn Ladino from the very beginning\, whether out of interest in the Sephardi language and culture or because they come from Ladino-speaking Sephardi families but did not have the chance to acquire the language at home. No prior knowledge is required. \nOver five one-and-a-half-hour lessons\, participants will build basic vocabulary\, learn the official Ladino orthography\, and develop essential communication skills through everyday topics and fundamental grammar. The course also includes cultural content such as traditional songs\, Sephardi geography\, and adapted stories of Djohá\, as well as special sessions on Moadim among Sephardic Jews. Students will work with materials from both the Sephardi literary tradition and contemporary Ladino sources. The course concludes with a guided conversation and interactive activities to reinforce language and grammar while exploring Ladino today. \nWhen: Mondays\, January 4 – February 1\, 2027: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Israel \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nCost:\nEarly Bird: Full 5-class course for $270 \nRegular: Full 5-class course for $300 \nRegister for this event \nTeacher: Esther Rute \nEsther Rute holds a BA in Semitic Philology (Complutense U.) and two MA in Jewish History and Spanish Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI). She is a certified language teacher (HUJI) and Ladino instructor at the Sephardi Community Council of Jerusalem and the Instituto Cervantes in Tel Aviv. She is also the External Advisor to the National Authority for Ladino (ANL) and Deputy Editor of Aki Yerushalayim. Her main position is Head of the International & Israeli Section at the Guiding Department of Yad Vashem\, Jerusalem. \n 
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/beginner-judeo-spanish-beginner-ladino-january-eleventh/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ladino
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270118T103000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Judeo-Spanish (Beginner Ladino)
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Ladino Course (5 lessons – 1.5 hours per lesson) \nThis course is designed for students who wish to learn Ladino from the very beginning\, whether out of interest in the Sephardi language and culture or because they come from Ladino-speaking Sephardi families but did not have the chance to acquire the language at home. No prior knowledge is required. \nOver five one-and-a-half-hour lessons\, participants will build basic vocabulary\, learn the official Ladino orthography\, and develop essential communication skills through everyday topics and fundamental grammar. The course also includes cultural content such as traditional songs\, Sephardi geography\, and adapted stories of Djohá\, as well as special sessions on Moadim among Sephardic Jews. Students will work with materials from both the Sephardi literary tradition and contemporary Ladino sources. The course concludes with a guided conversation and interactive activities to reinforce language and grammar while exploring Ladino today. \nWhen: Mondays\, January 4 – February 1\, 2027: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Israel \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nCost:\nEarly Bird: Full 5-class course for $270 \nRegular: Full 5-class course for $300 \nRegister for this event \nTeacher: Esther Rute \nEsther Rute holds a BA in Semitic Philology (Complutense U.) and two MA in Jewish History and Spanish Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI). She is a certified language teacher (HUJI) and Ladino instructor at the Sephardi Community Council of Jerusalem and the Instituto Cervantes in Tel Aviv. She is also the External Advisor to the National Authority for Ladino (ANL) and Deputy Editor of Aki Yerushalayim. Her main position is Head of the International & Israeli Section at the Guiding Department of Yad Vashem\, Jerusalem. \n 
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/beginner-judeo-spanish-beginner-ladino-january-eighteenth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ladino
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SUMMARY:Beginner Juedo-Spanish (Beginner Ladino)
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Ladino Course (5 lessons – 1.5 hours per lesson) \nThis course is designed for students who wish to learn Ladino from the very beginning\, whether out of interest in the Sephardi language and culture or because they come from Ladino-speaking Sephardi families but did not have the chance to acquire the language at home. No prior knowledge is required. \nOver five one-and-a-half-hour lessons\, participants will build basic vocabulary\, learn the official Ladino orthography\, and develop essential communication skills through everyday topics and fundamental grammar. The course also includes cultural content such as traditional songs\, Sephardi geography\, and adapted stories of Djohá\, as well as special sessions on Moadim among Sephardic Jews. Students will work with materials from both the Sephardi literary tradition and contemporary Ladino sources. The course concludes with a guided conversation and interactive activities to reinforce language and grammar while exploring Ladino today. \nWhen: Mondays\, January 4 – February 1\, 2027: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Israel \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nCost:\nEarly Bird: Full 5-class course for $270 \nRegular: Full 5-class course for $300 \nRegister for this event \nTeacher: Esther Rute \nEsther Rute holds a BA in Semitic Philology (Complutense U.) and two MA in Jewish History and Spanish Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI). She is a certified language teacher (HUJI) and Ladino instructor at the Sephardi Community Council of Jerusalem and the Instituto Cervantes in Tel Aviv. She is also the External Advisor to the National Authority for Ladino (ANL) and Deputy Editor of Aki Yerushalayim. Her main position is Head of the International & Israeli Section at the Guiding Department of Yad Vashem\, Jerusalem. \n 
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/beginner-judeo-spanish-beginner-ladino-january-twenty-fifth/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ladino
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270201T103000
DTSTAMP:20261017T225103Z
CREATED:20261013T001004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T225103Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Juedo-Spanish (Beginner Ladino)
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Ladino Course (5 lessons – 1.5 hours per lesson) \nThis course is designed for students who wish to learn Ladino from the very beginning\, whether out of interest in the Sephardi language and culture or because they come from Ladino-speaking Sephardi families but did not have the chance to acquire the language at home. No prior knowledge is required. \nOver five one-and-a-half-hour lessons\, participants will build basic vocabulary\, learn the official Ladino orthography\, and develop essential communication skills through everyday topics and fundamental grammar. The course also includes cultural content such as traditional songs\, Sephardi geography\, and adapted stories of Djohá\, as well as special sessions on Moadim among Sephardic Jews. Students will work with materials from both the Sephardi literary tradition and contemporary Ladino sources. The course concludes with a guided conversation and interactive activities to reinforce language and grammar while exploring Ladino today. \nWhen: Mondays\, January 4 – February 1\, 2027: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Israel \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nCost:\nEarly Bird: Full 5-class course for $270 \nRegular: Full 5-class course for $300 \nRegister for this event \nTeacher: Esther Rute \nEsther Rute holds a BA in Semitic Philology (Complutense U.) and two MA in Jewish History and Spanish Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI). She is a certified language teacher (HUJI) and Ladino instructor at the Sephardi Community Council of Jerusalem and the Instituto Cervantes in Tel Aviv. She is also the External Advisor to the National Authority for Ladino (ANL) and Deputy Editor of Aki Yerushalayim. Her main position is Head of the International & Israeli Section at the Guiding Department of Yad Vashem\, Jerusalem. \n 
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/beginner-judeo-spanish-beginner-ladino-february-first/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Ladino
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270214T120000
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Muse: The Life and Memoirs of Bella Chagall
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will include historical context\, readings from Bella Chagall’s memoirs\, and illustrations by Marc Chagall. \nWhen: Sunday\, February 14\, 2027\, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PT / 1:00–2:30 p.m. CT / 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET / 7:00–8:30 p.m. UK / 8:00–9:30 p.m. Central Europe \nWhere: Online (Zoom) \nCost: \nEarly Bird Pricing: $18 (if registered before January 31\, 2027) \nRegular Pricing: $25 \nRegister for this event \nSpeaker Name: Jennifer Stern \nSpeaker Bio: \nJennifer Stern lives near Boston\, Massachusetts. She holds an M.A. in Art History from Yale University and worked for 26 years in the Art History Department at Brandeis University. She writes about art and culture in both English and Yiddish for the Forverts. Jennifer has presented numerous lectures on Jewish art\, history\, and culture\, bringing historical subjects to life through engaging storytelling and thoughtful analysis. Her presentations combine art history with Jewish cultural heritage\, making them accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/beyond-the-muse-the-life-and-memoirs-of-bella-chagall/
LOCATION:CA
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