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What is Yiddish? Learn and explore.

Have yourself a very Jewish Christmas with YIVO and learn about Yiddish translations of the New Testament with Naomi Seidman. A kosher Chinese food dinner will follow the presentation.

Yiddish musicians and researchers Isabel Frey and Benjy Fox-Rosen present a thought-provoking concert-lecture on Holocaust memory and cultural expectations. Followed by a Q&A with the performers, moderated by Samantha Cooper and Gordon Dale.

Look back on more than 150 years of the Yiddish press in the United States, examining its role as a vehicle of acculturation, a forum for political and ideological debates, and a seedbed for the growth of a mass culture among Jews worldwide.

Curt Leviant examines the works of seven major early 19th to mid-20th century Yiddish writers to illuminate the life and culture of Jews in Eastern Europe.

This spring, YIVO is offering seven levels of twice-a-week Yiddish classes.

This weekly conversational class is for students who already have some experience speaking in Yiddish, can hold a basic conversation, and want to take their self-expression to the next level.

This spring, YIVO is offering nine levels of standard Yiddish classes.

This weekly standard class develops listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills. It is primarily for students who have completed Beginner I Yiddish or equivalent coursework.

This weekly standard class develops listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills. It is primarily for students who have completed Beginner I Yiddish or equivalent coursework.