In each class, we will learn how to read and pronounce Yiddish, listen and understand the various dialects it is spoken, and learn Yiddish’s rich and extensive vocabulary and grammar for reading, writing, and practical use. We will use the textbook “In Eynem”, a landmark interactive new textbook from the Yiddish Book Center, the education […]

La Jolla has long been known for its iconic and cutting-edge galleries and is proud to relaunch its First Friday Art Walks just in time for the holidays.  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 […]

Learn Yiddish love vocabulary after the First Friday La Jolla artwalk! Hear Eros entice Yidn in Yiddish… See Sappho seduce shikses… Watch Cupid coax meydlekh in the mame loyshn… When: Friday, February 4, 7 p.m. Where: Yiddishland CA How much: $15 Chocolates and wine included! No knowledge of Yiddish required! Led by Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh is a PhD candidate in the Slavic Department at the University of Michigan, […]

Join us for a romantic evening with Jewish love songs in Yiddish, Ladino, and Hebrew, performed by Carla Berg and her band. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. The event will be broadcasted on Zoom. Cost: in-person: $40 for general admission or $36 for early bird (if registering before February 6) (snacks and drinks […]

This new program offers a rare intimate setting to hear two of the most sought after voices in the contemporary Yiddish scene –  world-renowned Klezmatics’ front-man Lorin Sklamberg and Latvian chanteuse Sasha […]

Join us for a special event celebrating the Yiddish poetry of Avrom Sutzkever in conjunction with the San Diego International Jewish Film Festival. Meet Dr. Miriam Trinh, a meyven of Avrom […]

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 […]

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 […]

Would you like to learn Yiddish but not sure if you want to learn the alphabet? Then this course is for you! This 6-session in-person course focuses on learning basic […]

Enjoy a Purim simkhe at Yiddishland with fantastic guests including stars of our local Yiddish music scene, Yale Strom and Elizabeth Schwartz from Hot Pstromi. The evening will include Purim Yiddish […]

​Ukrainian and Jewish literatures have long been bound by a shared history and geography, and similarly estranged relationships to empire. The two literary traditions also influenced each other in form […]