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All YIVO Online Classes Now Free
As the COVID-19 is affecting life and societies around the world, our connection to the past, our collective memory, our common traditions and beliefs are more important than ever.
All of YIVO’s online courses are free effective today. As restrictions continue to be imposed to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, “YIVO wants to help keep our spirits lifted and provide content to sustain our minds and soul,” said Jonathan Brent YIVO’s Executive Director & CEO.
Delve into the evolution of Yiddish theater or learn about the rich history of Jewish life in Eastern Europe, Ashkenazi folklore and more. YIVO’s entertaining and enlightening Shine Online courses feature an array of leading scholars and include nearly 1,000 archival objects. Register for your free Shine Online course now.
We will continue to update you with activities that will be happening remotely and new online resources that we will develop over the coming weeks. We will also be hosting regular live “check-ins” with YIVO staff members on Facebook live.
Contemporary technology brings YIVO’s materials and programs into your home.
Please also take advantage of YIVO’s other free online resources:
Watch hundreds of past public programs on our YouTube channel, from lectures and conferences to book talks and concerts, featuring award-winning scholars, writers, and artists.
Explore YIVO’s prewar library and archival collections.
Access the world’s most comprehensive free online encyclopedia of Ashkenazi civilization.
View our online exhibitions, which showcase treasures from our world-renowned archival and library collections.
Search the YIVO Digital Asset Guide for a comprehensive overview of our digital assets, which will give you access to photos, audio and video recordings, online galleries, Yiddish theater works, books, and more.
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We invite you to use this time to broaden your knowledge and learn about Jewish music, theater, literature, folklore and the history of our people. YIVO’s online resources can help you connect to your past and imagine our future.
For any media inquiries please contact:
Shelly Freeman
Chief of Staff
YIVO
The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research is dedicated to the preservation and study of the history and culture of East European Jewry worldwide. For nearly a century, YIVO has pioneered new forms of Jewish scholarship, research, education, and cultural expression. Our public programs and exhibitions, as well as online and on-site courses, extend our outreach to a global community. The YIVO Archives contains 24 million unique items and YIVO’s Library has over 400,000 volumes—the single largest resource for the study of East European Jewish life in the world. yivo.org / yivo.org/the-whole-story