Yiddish classes (and more) presented by YAAANA
YAAANA, The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America, provides Yiddish education and cultural programming to the San Diego area and beyond. Online programs include Yiddish language courses at beginner and intermediate levels.
Teacher: Julia Koifman
Julia Koifman studied Slavic and German Studies in Berlin and Moscow, as well as Yiddish and Jewish Studies in Potsdam, Haifa, and New York. She worked at the Institute for Slavic Studies at Humboldt University and served as a tutor for Yiddish language and literature at the University of Potsdam. Her MA thesis is a comparative analysis of short stories by the Yiddish authors Rokhl Brokhes and Roze Palatnik. Julia also translates Yiddish literature into German and English.
Yiddish Classes for Absolute Beginners: This 5-session course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Yiddish. It will start by learning the alef-beys (Yiddish alphabet) and basic pronunciation. By the end of the course, students will be able to read the letters, introduce themselves, use common greetings, and understand basic vocabulary for everyday situations. Each session will conclude with a new Yiddish song from the rich transnational Yiddish repertoire. Whether you’re learning for personal or professional reasons, this short, engaging introduction will offer a good start for your Yiddish journey.
When: Sundays 10:30– 11:30 a.m. PT: Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 2025
Cost: 5 classes for $180 (early bird, if paid before December 22), $200 (regular price, if paid after December 22)
Intermediate-Advanced Conversational Yiddish: This course is designed for students who wish to improve their conversational skills. Each session will focus on dialogues and discussions in Yiddish, to help students improve their fluency. Students will expand their vocabulary with new phrases and expressions, fine-tune their pronunciation, and gain confidence using Yiddish in diverse situations. Topics will include interests and hobbies, everyday situations, culture and current events. The class will use interactive activities like role-playing and debates. Additionally, students will learn Yiddish songs that will deepen their understanding of Ashkenazi culture.
When: Sundays 12:30-1:30 p.m. PT: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 2025
Cost: 5 classes for $180 (early bird, if paid before December 22), $200 (regular price, if paid after December 22)
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