Yiddishland California

Leyenkrayz for Intermediate and Advanced Students with Tanya Yakovleva
2023-01-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
In this course conducted entirely in Yiddish, students of intermediate II level will practice reading and translating skills without judgment and comparisons. We will continue to 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. You will learn a new vocabulary and have an understanding of the Yiddish history and culture.
When:
For 10 sessions every Wednesday, from January 11 to March 15
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Where:
Online via Zoom
Tuition:

$230 all 10 weeks or $25 for a 60-minute online class
Early Bird (before December 28): $180 all 10 weeks or $20 for a 60-minute online class
Students: $180 all 10 weeks or $20 for a 60-minute online class

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Immigration Stories through Yiddish Autobiography
2023-01-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom
אימיגראַציע: זיך אויסוואָרצלען, זיך געזעגענען אפֿשר אויף אייביק, נײַע חלומות און האָפֿענונגען…
אין דעם קורס וועלן מיר לייענען אויטאָביאָגראַפֿישע טעקסטן וואָס קאָנצענטרירן זיך אויף אימיגראַציע, געשריבן סײַ פֿון מענער סײַ פֿון פֿרויען פֿון דעם שפּעט נײַנצעטן ביז אין מיטן צוואַנציקסטן יאָרהונדערט, ווי למשל מרדכי אַלפּערסאָן (אַרגענטינע), מלכּה לי (אַמעריקע), פֿאַלק זאָלף (קאַנאַדע), און דבֿורה דיין (ישׂראל). גראַמאַטיק וועט גנעומען ווערן פֿון די שריפֿטן.
שבֿע צוקער האָט געלערנט און געהאַלטן רעפֿעראַטן װעגן דער ייִדישער שפּראַך, ליטעראַטור און קולטור אױף פֿינף קאָנטינענטן. זי איז אַ לאַנגיאָריקע לערערין אין דער אוריאל װײַנרײַך־פּראָגראַם אין דער ייִדישער שפּראַך, ליטעראַטור און קולטור בײַם ייִװאָ אין ניו־יאָרק. זי איז די מחברטע פֿון די לערנביכער ייִדיש: אַן אַרײַנפֿיר: לשון, ליטעראַטור און קולטור, באַנד 1 און 2 און איז 15 יאָר געווען דער אױספֿיר־סעקרעטאַר פֿון דער ייִדיש־ליגע װי אױך דער רעדאַקטאָר פֿון איר זשורנאַל אױפֿן שװעל.
Immigration: Uprooting, leave taking perhaps forever, new dreams and hopes. We will read autobiographical writings focusing on immigration, choosing from the memoirs of both male and female memoirists such as Mordkhe Alperson (Argentina), Malke Li (America), Falk Zolf (Canada), and Dvoyre Dayan (Israel), ranging from the late-nineteenth to the mid- twentieth century. Grammar to be studied will be drawn from these writings.
When:
For 6 sessions in total on Mondays, from January 9 to February 13, 2023
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PT
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CT
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET
Where:
Online via Zoom
Tuition:
$35 for each session or 6 sessions for $180
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Yiddish Shmueskrayz
2023-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Yiddishland California and Zoom
Join us to practice your Yiddish and have a good time getting to know fellow Yiddish speakers! We will speak in mame-loshn about diverse topics, including conversation both as a group and in smaller cohorts. We will also try to solve a couple of riddles and learn some Yiddish expressions and sayings to enrich your repertoire. The session will be broadcast on Zoom.
When:
Sunday, January 8, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Where:
In-person at Yiddishland (Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA) and Online via Zoom
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First Friday Art Walk in January - Wellness
2023-01-06 16:00 - 19:00

Pre-Chanukkah Yiddishland Simche
2022-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | BFree Studio, 7857 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
We invite you to a Yiddishland Simche celebrating the freilach Festival of Light. Our special performers, Eva Beim and Bracha Crayk, will bring unique interpretations of our beloved Chanukkah songs in Hebrew, Yiddish, English and Ladino. Please join us for a heimish evening filled with music, humor, and Chanukkah rituals. Nosh and drinks are included in the ticket price. The event will be broadcast on Zoom.
Learn more about the venue here: https://www.bfreestudio.net/
We look forward to celebrating with you!
When: Saturday, Dec. 17, 7-9 p.m. PT (9:00 p.m. CT, 10:00 p.m. ET)
Where: BFree Studio, 7857 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA and on Zoom
Tickets: $20 early bird ($10 on Zoom) (available until December 14), $36 last minute admission ($18 on Zoom).
Performers: Eva Beim and Bracha Crayk
Eva Beim is an American singer, songwriter, journalist and filmmaker. Eva has performed Jewish music at festivals, clubs, and synagogues on both coasts and in Nashville for 40 years, in bands ranging from original pop to large orchestras. In NYC, she performed at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall in a Broadway Gala. She inherited Yiddishkeit from her Polish-born father. Learn more about Eva at evabeim.com.
Bracha Pesia Crayk has been teaching, singing and entertaining in San Diego for nearly 4 decades. The San Diego Jewish Academy, Ohr Shalom Synagogue, Guitars in the Classroom, the Jewish Women’s Community Choir, the band Chicken Soup and many others have enjoyed and benefited from Bracha’s musical talents.

New Course of Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) for Beginners
2022-12-01 13:00 - 2022-12-29 14:00 | Zoom
This new course of Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) language is based on Sephardic folk songs and tales which will be used in order to teach some grammar and vocabulary. Students will have an opportunity to read texts both in Latin and Hebrew Rashi script as well as to practice speaking and writing skills. They will also get acquainted with a fascinating world of Sephardic folk culture.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/new-course-of-judeo-spanish-ladino-for-beginners/?fbclid=IwAR3OK0kH-MywhkE1_b7-RSc_5Dao0Xp3bPRjwFSECA2UxH-VG3pnXnzNSi4

Yiddishland at First Friday Art Walk in October
2022-10-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
On Friday, October 7, Yiddishland CA is participating in La Jolla’s monthly art walk and will have a variety of artwork and Judaica available for purchase. This month’s topic is Art and Wine! Join us for drinks, snacks, entertainment, the opportunity to see wonderful, original artwork, and learn a bisele yidish. We will also be offering discounts on select artwork in the Yiddishland gallery.
A free parking pass registration form will be sent to guests who register before 10 a.m. on Friday, October 7.
Where: Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St, La Jolla, CA
When: Friday, October 7, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free! Drinks and nosh will be provided.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddishland-at-first-art-walk-in-october/

Yiddish Shmueskrayz
2022-10-06 14:30 - 2022-11-11 15:30 | Zoom
If you want to practice your Yiddish and have a good time getting to know people, this is the right session for you. We will speak in mame-loshn about diverse topics. We will have a conversation both as a group and in smaller cohorts. Some of the sessions will be focused on a specific topic. We will also try to solve a couple of riddles and learn some Yiddish expressions and sayings to enrich our repertoire.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-shmueskrayz/

Yiddishland at La Jolla Art and Wine Festival
2022-09-08 10:00 - 18:00 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Get a taste of our Yiddishland (www.yiddishlandcalifornia.org) at the upcoming La Jolla Art & Wine Festival! Our door will be open on October 8 (Saturday) and October 9 (Sunday), from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come visit us at 1128 Wall St, La Jolla. Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh will be giving personalized tours of the exhibit. Wine will be served. Trouble parking? Shuttle services will be available at the festival: https://www.ljawf.com/visitors. This is a free intergenerational event, pets are welcome. Biz bald! See you soon!

Where: Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St, La Jolla, CA
When: October 8th and 9th from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: Tickets are free but reservation is required.
To register: Yiddishland at the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival – Yiddishland California

First Friday Art Walk in September - Learn
2022-09-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
On Friday, June 3, Yiddishland CA is participating in La Jolla’s monthly art walk and will have a variety of artwork available for purchase. Join us for drinks, snacks, Yiddish entertainment, and the opportunity to see wonderful, original artwork. This month’s theme will be Pride! To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/art-walk-2/

No End to Yiddishland – a Presentation by Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh
2022-08-27 19:30 - 21:30 | A venue in La Jolla (address provided upon registration) and via Zoom
This is your chance to hear about highlights from the past five years and plans for the future, as well as to socialize with other supporters, including our Board members. Nosh will be generously provided by La Jolla’s Olive and Basil restaurant; drinks are on us! The event will take place in a residential venue in La Jolla. We will send the address information to registered guests. The event will also be broadcast on Zoom.
Where: La Jolla
Tickets: $18 for in-person early bird tickets (the discount expires on August 20), $25 for last-minute in-person tickets. Nosh and drinks included

$10 for Zoom early bird tickets (the discount expires on August 20), $15 for last-minute Zoom tickets

August Art Walk with Manzanita Blues
2022-08-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
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 walk. Local band Manzanita Blues will be joining us for a few hours to get everyone dancing and enjoying the holiday weekend. You can find out more about the band by clicking here.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/august-art-walk-with-manzanita-blues/?fbclid=IwAR3wmnZByi7REcjubi2Wt6wjJdBYgJ8rrD0zETie4EYW-vw0RtJW2Ei8_ps

New Course of Judeo-Spanish (Ladino) for Beginners
2022-08-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
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: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/new-course-of-judeo-spanish-ladino-for-beginners/?fbclid=IwAR3OK0kH-MywhkE1_b7-RSc_5Dao0Xp3bPRjwFSECA2UxH-VG3pnXnzNSi4

Yiddish for Beginners I with Arturo Kerbel
2022-07-28 13:00 - 2022-09-01 14:30 | Zoom
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: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-for-beginners-i-arturo/

La Jolla’s First Friday Art Walk
2022-07-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Yiddishland California, 1128 Wall St., La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
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 hosting a Yiddish-inspired clothing brand Bubuleh. Special discounts will be offered to Yiddishland visitors. To learn more about them visit their website by clicking here.
A link to obtain a free parking pass will be automatically emailed to registered participants.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/art-walk-03/

Leyenkrayz for Intermediate and Advanced with Tanya Yakovleva
2022-06-29 12:00 - 2022-09-07 13:00 | Zoom
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. You will learn a new vocabulary and have an understanding of the Yiddish history and culture.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/leyenkrayz-for-intermediate-and-advanced/

Yiddish for Intermediate I with Tanya Yakovleva
2022-06-28 13:00 - 2022-09-06 14:30 | Zoom
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 use contractions, conditional sentences and possessive forms, and how to say dates in Yiddish according to the Jewish Calendar. ​​You further develop speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills by listening to informative videos about famous figures in Yiddish culture, and discussing films and songs in Yiddish.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-for-intermediate-i-students/

Yiddish for Beginners I with Tanya Yakovleva
2022-06-28 12:00 - 2022-09-06 13:00 | Zoom
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 all four areas of language learning: speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-for-beginners-i/

Yiddish for Beginners II with Tanya Yakovleva
2022-06-27 13:00 - 2022-09-05 14:30 | Zoom
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, writing, reading, and listening.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-for-beginners-ii/

Yiddishland’s Second Open Mic
2022-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Yiddishland California and Zoom
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 the performance. The event will be broadcast on Zoom.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/open-mic/

Yiddish Culture in Mexico
2022-06-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Yiddishland California and Zoom
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 will be broadcast on Zoom.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/culture-in-mexico/

Yiddish Shmueskrayz
2022-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Yiddishland California and Zoom
Join us to practice your Yiddish and have a good time getting to know fellow Yiddish speakers! We will speak in mame-loshn about diverse topics, including conversation both as a group and in smaller cohorts. We will also try to solve a couple of riddles and learn some Yiddish expressions and sayings to enrich your repertoire. The session will be broadcast on Zoom.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-shmueskrayz/

“The Dancing Room”: Excerpts and a Conversation with the Artists
2022-05-30 14:00 - 16:00 | TBA
Playwright/Actor/Dancer Yehuda Hyman’s new solo show, The Dancing Room is a theatre/dance performance weaving Jewish mysticism and memoir to illuminate the transcendent power of dance through a Jewish lens. The Dancing Room is directed by Obie-Award winning artist, Michael Leibluft. Yehuda weaves Hasidic dance steps his Polish father taught him, a tale about his teenage obsession with Nijinsky, and a corporeal body interpretation of text from the Zohar. In this 20 minute excerpt followed by a Q & A, Yehuda mixes memoir, humor and pathos in a search for levitation of the feet – and heart.

Where: An outdoor venue. Address is provided upon registration.

Tickets: $15 for early bird admission (ends on May 15), and $25 for regular admission. Wine and nosh included in ticket price.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/the-dancing-room/?fbclid=IwAR1rXIL1hOHo_Rr5Yk8ZozGpLxBkfr6tj3-Gx7vbnCdOhG15HriWSgxU6Yc

Water Element Yoga in Yiddish
2022-05-29 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom
Water Element Yoga in Yiddish
with Tanya Yakovleva
online session
Sunday, May 29
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST
After this yoga class instructed in Yiddish with English translation, we will feel fluid, flexible, and calm. This vinyasa yoga class invites you to build strength in softness, flexibility & mobility. 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.
When: May 29, Sunday 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PST (11:00 a.m. EST, 5:00 p.m. in most of Europe, 6:00 p.m. in Israel).
Where: on Zoom
Tuition: $15 for a 60 minute online class.
Early Bird (before May 15): $10 for a 60 minute online class.
Students: $10 for a 60 minute online class.
Instructor: Tanya Yakovleva
She studied Comparative Literature, Classical, Slavic, Jewish, and Media Studies at the universities of Kharkiv, Regensburg, Bari, and San Diego. Tanya received her PhD in Slavic and Jewish Studies from the University of Regensburg in 2019 and since then she has been teaching for YAAANA. Tanya is a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) and she sees her mission in bringing joy and equilibrium to people through yoga and Yiddish.
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Niki Jacobs Performance at JFEST Media Sponsored Event
2022-05-24 19:30 | The Lyceum Theater, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101
Niki Jacobs Performance at JFEST

This performance features The Ballad of Mauthausen, one of the most gorgeous pieces ever written about the Second World War. It is a collaboration between the Greek poet Iakovos Kambanellis, who was a survivor of Kamp Mauthausen, and Mikis Theodorakis, the famous Greek composer banned for his activism against social injustice. Commemorating 75+ years of liberation from the Nazi regime, Niki Jacobs re-addresses this musical piece using a beautiful Yiddish translation to, not only emphasize and give voice to those who perished or fled Eastern-Europe before, during and after the Second World War, but to also show that the Yiddish language is still alive.
Yiddishland California subscribers can obtain special discounted tickets by clicking the orange button below.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/niki-jacobs-performance-at-jfest/?fbclid=IwAR3Ak-OutQQ6IloPcv9mAKeuxiSJVciH1M46W9ERCMhLlLFXgmsj6Y-zeC8

Lag B’Omer and Esther’s 5th Birthday Potluck
2022-05-19 18:00 - 21:00 | La Jolla Shores Beach
Join our Lag B’omer celebration combined with Esther Meisarosh’s 5th birthday party! We will celebrate with a bonfire at La Jolla Shores by tower number 30. We will have some beverages, traditional potatoes for roasting, and some other bites, but this is a potluck celebration, so bring something to share.
Where: La Jolla Shores Beach, at a fire pit as close to lifeguard tower number 30 as available.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/lag-bomer/?fbclid=IwAR3gyDoRVIfPMZfGjCXp4oLz6EDUegweHaNqGUr1Oq8GE_sRWT7Td_01NUM

Tsvelf far Ukraine: A 12-hour Yiddish Music and Spoken Word Concert
2022-05-12 09:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Building on the success of Yiddish New York’s 2021 Klezathon, Tsvelf is a 12-hr Yiddish Music and Spoken Word Concert held via Zoom featuring artists from around the world. The concert will feature klezmer, Yiddish song, poetry, and more, in an effort to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
All funds raised will go directly to humanitarian aid efforts in Ukraine. In lieu of a registration fee, we will encourage attendees to donate directly to the NGO of their choosing. The organizers and sponsors are hosting this event as a volunteer effort and we are asking artists to also donate their time to support this cause.
Email info@yiddishlandcalifornia.org and we will send you registration information.

Yiddish Love and Erotic Vocabulary Event
2022-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Yiddishland California and Zoom
Enjoy learning Yiddish Love and Erotic Vocabulary! This hybrid class will bring you nakhes and help you expand your vocabulary! Learn Yiddish, drink wine, and make new friends at Yiddishland and online. This class is part of the Yiddish in Transliteration course. It can be taken as part of the course or separately.
Where: Yiddishland California, the class will be broadcast on Zoom too!
Cost: $30 in person, $15 on Zoom
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/love/

Yiddish for Kids at Yiddishland California
2022-05-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Yiddishland California and Zoom
Mondays, starting on May 9, 2022
6 sessions in total
Let’s teach a bisele Yiddish to our little ones. In this session we will learn basic Yiddish expressions and make the parents kvel!
Where: In-person at Yiddishland California, or online, the class will be broadcast on Zoom too!
Cost: $20 per kid, $15 for Zoom participation, $120 for the 6 sessions in-person or $90 for the 6 sessions in Zoom.
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/yiddish-for-kids/

Mother’s Day Concert with Mazel
2022-05-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Come join us for some of your, your mother’s, and your bube’s favorite music reimagined! Mazel is the pandemic product of a wonderful collaborative venture between two legendary jazz musicians and a cantor from New York. A collection of Yiddish and Yiddish-composed (English lyric) classics, Mazel seeks to re-interpret these evocative works through Jazz, Latin, and traditional lenses. Come join us for a discussion of how the project came to be, listen to tracks from the album, and take an opportunity to interact with the artists!
To register: https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/mothers-day-concert-with-mazel/
Cost: Early Bird price is $10 per person, Regular Admission (after May 6) is $18 – Refreshments are included
