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SUMMARY:“Serkele”: A Peek into the World of 1820s Polish Jewry
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nIt 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 of everyday Polish Yiddish of the early 19th century. Carefully exploring and savoring every phrase and sentence of this important oeuvre will also help us get a better feel of life and mentality of the “hostages of the Pale” of that period.\nThis offering is suitable for the intermediate speakers of Yiddish. \nDays and times will be adjusted to accommodate the majority of interested. \nWhen: Sundays\, July 27 – October 12  : 10 – 11 a.m. PT / 12 – 1 p.m. CT / 1 – 2 p.m. ET / 6 – 7 p.m. UK / 7 – 8 p.m. Central Europe \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nCost: $160 ( 12 Classes ) \nLed by: David Shafir \nDavid Shafir is a life-long student of Yiddish. Having spent many years among the native speakers of Yiddish in Canada and USA has helped him a lot in better understanding the language and its culture. He loves collaborating on new Yiddish-focused projects.
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/34837/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America":MAILTO:info@yaaana.org
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SUMMARY:Rembrandt and the Jews: An Interactive Exploration
DESCRIPTION: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 view of Rembrandt’s life and the history of Amsterdam’s Jewish community. Jennifer will also discuss how Jews (and non-Jews) have reacted to Rembrandt’s Jewish imagery over the centuries. Participants are encouraged to ask questions in the Q&A session in the last part of the program. \nWhen: Sunday\, October 5\, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT ( 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. CT\, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET\, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the UK\, 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. in Central Europe). \nWhere: on Zoom \nCost: \nEarly bird: $18 (if registered before Saturday\, September 20\, 2025) \nRegular admission: $25 \nInstructor: Jennifer Stern \nJennifer Stern is an art historian and Yiddish enthusiast. She began studying Yiddish in 2018. Her articles about Jewish art and life have been published in The Forward and In Geveb. Her original Yiddish poetry has been published in Grine Medine and Afn Shvel. She loves sharing her passion for Yiddish and the beauties of Jewish culture.
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/rembrandt-and-the-jews-an-interactive-exploration/
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SUMMARY:Jewish Emotional Support Meditation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Harpal Khalsa for a simple hour of guided meditation\, self reflection\, and energy healing.\nEmbrace this opportunity to release stress and worry\, create harmony within\, and share compassion and hope. \nWhen: 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& 6–7 p.m. PT / 9–10 p.m. ET / 3–4 a.m. (next day) Central Europe \nWhere: Online (Zoom or your platform link here) \nCost: Suggested Donation: $5–$36 (sliding scale)Options: $5\, $18\, $36 \nGuide: Harpal Khalsa \nOur Coach’s Bio: Harpal Khalsa holds a master degree in clinical mental health counseling and currently serves as a professional mental health care and lifestyle coach here in La Jolla Village. Her experience in the international field of disaster trauma and group counseling facilitation allow her to support this local Jewish community to share\, grieve\, and empower each other through these radical times of terrorism\, war\, and social upheaval.
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/jewish-emotional-support-meditation-circle/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America":MAILTO:info@yaaana.org
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SUMMARY:News in mame-loshn: Reading der Forverts in Yiddish
DESCRIPTION: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 historical Yiddish culture—all at your own pace\, without pressure or comparison. \nThe images featured above were provided courtesy of the Forward. \nWhen: The class starting in October is full. The 2nd group will meet every Tuesday\, starting on December 2\, 2025 ending on January 6\, 2026: 1–2 p.m. PT / 3–4 p.m. CT / 4–5 p.m. ET / 10–11 p.m. Central Europe \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nCost: \nEarly Bird: $150 for all 6 weeks or $25 for each 60-minute online class (early bird\, if paid before Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025) \nStudent Pricing (Upload ID): $150 all 6 weeks or $25 for a 60-minute online class \nRegular Pricing: $180 for all 6 weeks or $30 for each 60-minute online class \nInstructor: Tetyana Yakovleva \nTetyana studied Comparative Literature\, Classical\, Slavic\, Jewish\, and Media Studies at the universities of Kharkiv\, Regensburg\, Bari\, and San Diego. She received her PhD in Slavic and Jewish Studies from the University of Regensburg in 2019 and since then she has been teaching for YAAANA.
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/news-in-mame-loshn-reading-der-forverts-in-yiddish-0-1/
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SUMMARY:Balance Yoga in Yiddish
DESCRIPTION:In this yoga class we will balance your mind and body to maintain your mental and physical fitness and to feel happy. 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 translation. \nWhen: Sunday\, October 26\, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. PT ( 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. CT\, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. ET\, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the UK\, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in Central Europe). \nWhere: on Zoom \nEarly Bird (if paid on/before Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025):$15 \nRegular admission (if paid after Wednesday\, October 22 2025): $20 \nInstructor: Tetyana Yakovleva \nShe 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.
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/balance-yoga-in-yiddish-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America":MAILTO:info@yaaana.org
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SUMMARY:News in mame-loshn: Reading der Forverts in Yiddish
DESCRIPTION: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 historical Yiddish culture—all at your own pace\, without pressure or comparison. \nThe images featured above were provided courtesy of the Forward. \nWhen: The class starting in October is full. The 2nd group will meet every Tuesday\, starting on December 2\, 2025 ending on January 6\, 2026: 1–2 p.m. PT / 3–4 p.m. CT / 4–5 p.m. ET / 10–11 p.m. Central Europe \nWhere: Online via Zoom \nCost: \nEarly Bird: $150 for all 6 weeks or $25 for each 60-minute online class (early bird\, if paid before Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025) \nStudent Pricing (Upload ID): $150 all 6 weeks or $25 for a 60-minute online class \nRegular Pricing: $180 for all 6 weeks or $30 for each 60-minute online class \nInstructor: Tetyana Yakovleva \nTetyana studied Comparative Literature\, Classical\, Slavic\, Jewish\, and Media Studies at the universities of Kharkiv\, Regensburg\, Bari\, and San Diego. She received her PhD in Slavic and Jewish Studies from the University of Regensburg in 2019 and since then she has been teaching for YAAANA.
URL:https://yiddishlandcalifornia.org/event/news-in-mame-loshn-reading-der-forverts-in-yiddish-0-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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