In this intensive workshop on Yiddish syntax we will focus on the word order. The rule that every Yiddish student learns in the very beginning is that “a verb stands on the second place in a sentence.” But in practice there are more nuances to it. There are “zero words” that come first but […]
Save the Date for our fundraiser, with the participation of our talented musicians Elizabeth Schwartz and Yale Strom.
Save the Date for a Summit of Yiddishists representing the West Coast! If you are interested in coming to the summit, please e-mail us at info@yiddishland.ca or call 858-220-2992.
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.
In this yoga class we will practice yoga and mindfulness that focuses on gratitude. Gratitude and yoga help detoxify the mind, body and connect to a larger reason for being.
Join us at Yiddishland California, for “Yiddishland Yada Yada,” an evening of art exploration! Open to people of all ages and backgrounds, this event aims to foster dialogue and critique around the artworks inside the Yiddishland Gallery. Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh will introduce the collection, Oleg Tsank – a Ukrainian Jewish artist living in San Diego, […]
Save the date for a "Book Talk" by Donald H. Harrison, as he discusses his new book series. You don't want to miss this one.
Celebrate Chanukkah at Yiddishland with Yale Strom and his book reading of Shoyml Boyml and his Lucky Dreidl. Yale will talk about his career as a researcher, movie maker, and an author. He will then read excerpts of the book in English and a bisele af Yiddish, and in addition play some Chanukkah music. We […]
Join Yiddishland's Open House combined with a liquidation sale. Enjoy a nice, casual shabes gathering with live music, nosh, and drinks. Stay for the whole evening just stop by and say hi! Feel free to invite your friends, especially those who have not been to Yiddishland yet.
Yiddishland Relocation Party. Now is the perfect time to treat yourself to exclusive savings on original art pieces. Join us for drinks, snacks and live music. Registration for a parking voucher will be sent to guests who register before 10 a.m. on Friday, January 5th.
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. http://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/stronger-together-support-group/
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 […]
