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This weekly standard class covers the alef-beys and grammar, vocabulary, and conversational basics. It is for those who are new to the Yiddish language or would like a review.

Vivi Lachs looks at how and where Gentile characters appear in the Yiddish press and fiction and their relationship to the Jewish immigrant.

Naomi Seidman, Kenneth Moss, and Jeffrey Shandler, in this panel moderated by Kalman Weiser, examine Max Weinreich's evolving understanding of the meaning of Yidishe visnshaft and the role of Yiddish in Jewish life throughout his career.

Anita Norich examines works by Yiddish writers (in English translation) who came to the U.S. and reflected both on the European past and American present and future.

From the origins of Ashkenazi civilization to twenty-first century Yiddish debates, Dovid Katz provides a thorough overview of the Yiddish language through linguistical, sociological, and historical lenses.

From the origins of Ashkenazi civilization to twenty-first century Yiddish debates, Dovid Katz provides a thorough overview of the Yiddish language through linguistical, sociological, and historical lenses.

This weekly reading class covers grammar and how to read Yiddish texts with the help of a dictionary. It is for students new to Yiddish, especially those interested in obtaining reading proficiency for academic or archival research.

Celebrate the memory of Chana Mlotek, the longtime YIVO Music Archivist who played a key role in crafting the historical memory of Yiddish songs in our time.

This weekly conversational class develops grammatical skills and sets of vocabulary. It is primarily for fall Intermediate I Conversational Yiddish for Heritage Learners students.

Conducted in Yiddish, this seminar will read short stories that evoke writer Yosl Birstein's childhood in Poland and the heavy historical baggage of 20th century Jewish life. The course is designed for upper-intermediate and advanced Yiddish students.