Yiddishland California

Yiddish for Beginners II with Tanya Yakovleva
2022-06-27 13:00 - 2022-09-05 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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/

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 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/

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/

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/

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/
