In this yoga class we will open your mind and heart space to connect to yourself and to cultivate self love. 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 […]

This advanced reading course offers an introduction to the rich and multifaceted corpus of Yiddish literature produced in Latin America during the twentieth century. Designed for students with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Yiddish, the course is intended for those who have some experience reading literary texts in the original and wish to further develop […]

This 6-session course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Yiddish. We will begin by learning the letters of the Yiddish alphabet (alef-beys), focusing on both reading printed text and writing by hand. As the course progresses, we will practice reading short dialogues and simple texts. By the end of the course, students […]

This course is designed for students who are already familiar with the Yiddish Alef-Beys and have had approximately 10 to 20 hours of prior Yiddish instruction (A1.1–A1.2). In addition to the alef-beys, participants may already be able to introduce themselves, use basic greetings, or recognize a few common verbs. The course is open to those […]

Considered a pioneering work and a classic of Yiddish theater, this satirical play was written by the talented Dr Ettinger in his twenties, in 1820s. It is almost a miracle that a decent copy of the text survived, and we are very lucky to have it — because it preserved for posterity a bright palette […]

Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) was one of a tiny handful of artists of the pre-modern era who depicted contemporary Jews. Why was he so interested in Amsterdam’s Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish communities? What attitudes do his images reveal? Art historian Jennifer Stern will present selected paintings and etchings to suggest answers to these questions in […]

NEW! 8-Session Yiddish Course This course is perfect for those who have completed the course Yiddish for Absolute Beginners, as well as others who can already read the Yiddish Alef-Beys and have had around 10 hours of prior instruction (about A1.1 level). Among other things, students will learn to write in Yiddish, practice introducing themselves […]

Join Harpal Khalsa for a simple hour of guided meditation, self reflection, and energy healing. Embrace this opportunity to release stress and worry, create harmony within, and share compassion and hope. When: 2nd Thursdays of the month — October 9, November 6, December 11, January 11Time: 12–1 p.m. PT / 3–4 p.m. ET / 9–10 p.m. Central Europe& […]

Have you ever wanted to explore Sephardic heritage, learn the unique language of the Spanish Jews, or simply try something new and enriching? Join our Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) Course for Beginners! What to Expect: ✔ Learn to speak, read, and understand basic Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) ✔ Read Ladino in both Latin and (a little) Rashi script ✔ Discover Sephardic culture […]

Strengthen your Yiddish reading and translation skills in this 6-week online course for intermediate-level students. Guided entirely in Yiddish, this class offers a warm, supportive environment where you’ll read and translate selected articles from Der Forverts, a cornerstone of Yiddish-language writing. Along the way, you’ll expand your vocabulary and deepen your understanding of modern and […]