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Jewish Composers: A German Connection
The Spring 2013 Sidney Krum concert presents masterpieces by Jewish composers who were influenced by German musical culture.
The Taste of Ashes
Oskar has just killed himself. After waiting a quarter century, he returned to Prague only to find it was no longer his home. With his memorial service, Yale historian and prize-winning author Marci Shore leads us gently into the post-totalitarian world.
Jews and Words: A Celebration of Jewish Writing, Language, and Expression
This program was a day-long conference to mark the publication of the inaugural volume of the Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization and its companion book, Jews and Words by Amos Oz and Fania Oz-Salzberger.
In Those Nightmarish Days: Ghetto Reportage and Holocaust Witnessing
Professor Samuel Kassow explains why reportage in the Warsaw and Lodz ghettos was so important.
Samuel Kassow Appointed YIVO’S Jacob Kronhill Visiting Scholar for 2016
The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Samuel Kassow as the 2016 Jacob Kronhill Visiting Scholar in East European Jewish History.
A Scholarly Look at Abraham Mapu
Abraham Mapu was a seminal figure in the rise of modern Hebrew literature.
Nusakh Vilne Memorial: Revelations from the Archives and the Significance of History
Join us in commemorating the Jewish community of Vilna through poetry, music, and presentation.
YIVO's Role As An Academic Institution (1968)
A preview of YIVO’s 42nd Annual Conference in 1968.
Folklore Thank You Page for Students
You're a Folklore Expert! #FolkloreofAshkenaz! 1. Which of the following are effective in warding against demons like Lilith? a) Salt, acorns, and horseshoes b) Mountain ash, garlic, and wolf's bane c) Iron, spit, and amulets d) Four-leaf clover, sapphires, and pearls 2. What is the cure for a horse that can’t urinate? a) Give him lots of ...