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Past Events Gallery

װאָס האָט זיך פּאַסירט
Collage of Images from Yiddish Events, Theatre, Sessions from past

Shabes in Anatevke with Cast Members of  “Fiddler on the Roof” in Yiddish

We were honored to introduce you to Yiddishland’s very special guests from NYC – cast members of the exceedingly popular off-Broadway production of “Fiddler on the Roof” in Yiddish, directed by Joel Grey. Performers Lisa Fishman and Yael Chanukov shared a few songs and stories from behind the scenes of that critically acclaimed production. We got a taste of “Fidler afn dakh” here in San Diego! 

Group of people listening to a Jana at an event.
Performance of cast member of “Fiddler on the Roof”
Group photo of cast member of “Fiddler on the Roof”
Performers Lisa Fishman and Yael Chanukov cast member of “Fiddler on the Roof”
Performance of cast member of “Fiddler on the Roof”
Group of people listening to a Jana at an event.
Performance of cast member of “Fiddler on the Roof”
Group of people listening to a Jana at an event.

Pre-Chanukkah Simche

We enjoyed a Simche celebrating the freilach Festival of Light. Our special performers, Eva Beim and Bracha Crayk, brought unique interpretations of our beloved Chanukkah songs in Hebrew, Yiddish, English and Ladino. It was a heimish evening filled with music, humor, and Chanukkah rituals.

“No End to Yiddishland- An Annual Fundraiser Celebration” 

YAAANA’s 5th Anniversary, Yiddishland California’s First Anniversary, and our Annual Fundraiser Celebration, featuring musical stars of the Yiddish stage! Yale Strom, Elizabeth Schwartz, and Lisa Fishman performed a concert titled No End to Yiddishland!

Corona And The New Normal - YAAANA
People enjoying outdoor music at YAAANA’s 5th Anniversary
Group of people at an event listening to live musical perofmance
Artist at music celebration at YAAANA’s 5th Anniversary
Artist at music celebration at YAAANA’s 5th Anniversary
Glasses of drink kept in front of fireplace
Group of people at an event listening to live musical performance
Group of people having food at YAAANA’s 5th Anniversary
Bottle of Plum brandy

Mezuzah Installation Festivities & Ribbon-Cutting 

The special inaugural event of Yiddishland California with a klezmer concert by Elizabeth Schwartz, Yale Strom, and Gunnar Biggs. We had a ribbon cutting (a building bris, if you will) and hung a mezuzah (a threshold teffilin, as it were).

Corona And The New Normal - YAAANA
a sitting audience listening to a speech
yale strom speaking with a fiddle in his hand, on stage with other musicians
a person singing among other musicians, a child dancing
musicians playing and a child is dancing, in front of a large audience
musicians on stage, yale strom speaking a child on a person's lap, the person is holding a sheet of paper and smiling
musicians on stage
a crowd of people at the yiddishland gallery
3 musicians on stage, a girl in the foreground
yiddishland's open door; a child siting in a person's lap, many people outside
musicians on stage, a child dancing in foreground
a large group of people; most are sitting, a couple are standing, talking
a large group of people listening to yale strom speak

YAAANA’s Fourth Anniversary and a Yiddishland Project Fundraiser 

As part of our annual fundraiser, and YAAANA’s fourth-anniversary celebrations, we organized a screening (subtitled in English) of YAAANA’s contemporary Yiddish production, Korone un der nayer normal (Corona and the New ‘Normal’), inspired by Leah K. Hoffman’s 1930 play Kraft (Power).

Corona And The New Normal - YAAANA

MANY ENGAGING EVENTS TOOK PLACE IN YIDDISHLAND

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The text Yiddishland's second open mic, Friday, June 17, 6:00 p.m. at Yiddishland California, with the image of a microphone on each side, and background of open theater curtains
an image advertising the first friday artwalk, with an image of two champagne glasses clanking; the text reads Yiddishland's first anniversary celebration, 11/04/22, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
text reads "loteria with queen esther; yiddishland purim party" there is an image of esterke with heart-shaped sun glasses, blowing a kiss towards the camera; there are images of candy, homenatschen, ribbons and noise makers.
a crowd in Yiddishland California observing a speaker
text reads "no end to yiddishland" the next phase; saturday march 9, 6 p.m. PT; in the background an abacus, garlic on the scales and weights and cheese
advertising Purim Farewell Fundraiser, a baby goat, a basket of homentaschen, and noise makers.
a photo of a homentaschen, a mask, a noise maker, and a star of david, advertisement for a purim party.
Poster reads Shabes in Anatevke with Cast Members of “Fiddler on the Roof” in Yiddish, under that there are three images: one of Lisa Fishman singing and playing guitar, a photo of Yael Chanukov, and in the middle a fiddler on the roof with the caption "fidler afn dakh" (in Yiddish); two logos at the bottom: Yiddishland and YAAANA
Ad for the Southern California Yiddish Summit San Diego, on November 12, 2023, from 11 am to 9 pm at Yiddishland California, La Jolla, CA
a poster for yiddishland open house farewell
Poster for What is Yiddishland?
a poster for yiddishland yada yada
a framed photo of a rabbi and a student, both wearing fur hats; yiddishland logo, and then text reads "learn! first friday art walk in september
an image advertising an art walk in march - a goat walking on an ocean shore, the seashells are challas, the sky is reminiscent of vincent van gogh's starry night. The image is called "water challa dreams" by vincent van goat.
text reads: "la jolla village merchants association & La jolla riford library invite you to spring forward storytime scavenger hunt; it's the day we set our clocks forward and we're celebrating the extra daylight with a free family event! come to la jolla village for stories, snacks, games, goodies, art, and prizes. featuring a very special interactive and musical storytime." the "o" in "forward is stylized as a clock showing 12.
a photo of Jana Mazurkiewicz and her daughter Esterke preparing for the yiddishland fire sale.
a photo of sosin and svigals with a violin, and text reads: yiddishland california and house of israel present a secial event "The City without Jews" (1924); wedneday may 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m."
Description stronger together group; image of a person smiling holding her dog in her arms
an image of yiddishland to appeal "no end to yiddishland!" - it takes a village to stay in the village.
an image of a young woman posing for the camera, the caption reads: "bubuleh: made with love and just a little anxiety" to the left is the yiddishland logo, and the text reads "first friday art walk, friday july 1 2022 4:00-7:00 pm"
the text reads: "book signing event; kathi diamant's famous book "kafka's last love"; wednesday february 14, 6:30 to 8:00 pm at yiddishland; zoom broadcast available; there is a photo of the author with the caption "award winning author kathy diamant", an image of the book, and a background of book shelves
An image of Emil Für's art - a large group of people dancing and partying, some wearing masks; the text reads: First friday art walks, click on the picture to learn more.
a poster advertising final fire sale, with an image of arts and crafts
an image of a seashore with foamy waves, and two wine glasses clanking; the wine glasses are designed with images of small town buildings, one says "post" (in Yiddish). the text reads Experience Yiddishland California
A past event from 2019 advertising the screening of Wooden Wars.
A poster advertising a past event from 2019, wat is the yiddishist movement, a presentation by Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh, the founder of YAAANA, November 17th, 5 p.m.
A past event poster advertisin Pesakh (Passover) Second Niht Seder at Yiddishland, Saturday, April 16, 2022, 7 p.m.
A past event poster advertising YAAANAs 2nd Anniversary Celebration, Come join us for an evenin full of unique Yiddish-Themed Entertainment, Live Jewish Music and performances by Susana Poretsky and Fishkerle - a Yiddish drag queen.
YAANAs South African Yiddish Culture Showcase, with photos of Eli Goldstein, Leigh Nudelman Sussman, Veronica Belling, Caely-Jo Levy, zola, and Aron Gersh.
Past event poster advertising Yom Hashoah Program with Dr. Sheva Zucker, Sunday, May 1, 2022, 4 p.m. PDT, 7:00 p.m. EST, with images of Yiddish writers and poets: Yankev Glatshteyn, Celia Dropkin, Kadya Molodowsky, and Eli Wiesel.
A past event poster advertising Queer Passover Seder, with an image of a Passover table with matza, seder plate, and walnuts.
A past event poster advertising Hershey Felder as Sholem Aleichem in Before Fiddler, featuring Klezmerata Fiorentina, with a photo of Sholem Aleichem and a black and white photo of the band.

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