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Forward Course to explore Ukrainian-Yiddish dialect of the theater and the Breslov Hasidim  20 Feb
Yiddish scholar Leyzer Burko is offering a course this spring focusing on the Ukrainian-Yiddish dialect, which was historically significant in Yiddish theate...
20 Feb
Forward Warsaw Yiddish summer seminar to focus on the Yiddish press 29 Jan
This summer, Warsaw will host an intensive Yiddish seminar focusing significantly on Yiddish journalism. The program, starting on June 30, 2025, offers two- ...
29 Jan
Forward Registration now open for the Yiddish summer program in Paris 28 Jan
The Maison de la Culture Yiddish in Paris has opened applications for their summer program, which runs from July 7 to 25, offering a robust exploration of Yi...
28 Jan
Forward Conference to promote study of Eastern European Jewry in Ukraine 21 Jan
A conference dedicated to exploring the history, culture, and traditions of Eastern European Jewry from the late Middle Ages to 1939 will take place on April...
21 Jan
Forward A young artist’s search for the long-lost script of a Yiddish play 7 Jan
Rokhl Kafrissen critiques the often-misunderstood narrative surrounding Yiddish culture and brings an insider perspective through her play, "Shtumer Shabes" ...
7 Jan
Forward A hilarious Yiddish show — without the nostalgia 19 Dec 2024
"The Essence: A Yiddish Theatre Dim Sum" is a comedic theatrical experience set to return for a limited run in Manhattan in January 2025. Created by Allen Le...
19 Dec 2024
Forward Yiddish recipes, memories and photos wanted for online cookbook 16 Dec 2024
Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett is inviting enthusiasts of Eastern European Jewish cuisine to contribute memories, recipes, and photos to her online cookbook a...
16 Dec 2024
Forward Yiddish song workshop among YIVO’s online courses in English 12 Dec 2024
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research has launched a series of engaging online courses taught in English that explore various facets of Yiddish culture, providi...
12 Dec 2024
Forward Three plays about demons and saints is opening off-Broadway 4 Dec 2024
"Basheviss Demons" is an off-Broadway production featuring three short plays inspired by the stories of Isaac Bashevis Singer, a Nobel laureate. These plays ...
4 Dec 2024
Forward Violinist Deborah Strauss wins 2024 'Dreaming in Yiddish Award' 7 Nov 2024
Deborah Strauss, renowned for her contributions to Yiddish music, is the 2024 recipient of the Adrienne Cooper Dreaming in Yiddish Award, honoring her impact...
7 Nov 2024