Yoga for Gratitude in Yiddish is here! In this 60-minute yoga class, we will practice yoga and mindfulness that focuses on gratitude. Gratitude and yoga help detoxify the mind and body. They also serve to connect us to a larger reason for being. The slow and gentle nature of this class is perfect for beginners …
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This will be a presentation and discussion on the subject of Yiddish regional dialects, issues of language status, social identity and history of multilingualism. Using regional dialect maps of Europe as a basis the discussion will then range to uses of Yiddish in the Americas and Israel as well as in Hasidic contexts. Teacher: Miriam Isaacs …
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New Year Intentions with Yoga in Yiddish Set some new intentions for 2022 in this 60 min. yoga class. Join in to let go of all of the ups and downs of 2021 and step into the New Year with a focused, clear, determined and hopeful version of yourself. The slow and gentle nature of …
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Join our end of the goyish year celebration with a traditional Mexican fiesta. We will share Yiddish Mexican poetry, play a Yiddish version of a traditional game loteria, and eat 12 grapes as we welcome the goyish new year. We will party all night! This event is a collaboration of Yiddishland California and Yiddish House Mexico and will …
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Yiddish Theater Classes at all levels for all ages Intermediate and Advanced Yiddish Improvisation: The aim of this course is to develop Yiddish creativity for the stage. This course is intended for anyone who wants to create their own Yiddish dramatic texts through discussion while using the acting improvisation process. The class participants will decide …
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Counting down to Ferrari Friday as it is just a days away! For this special ocassion, we will be hosting the festive opening of our Kave Korner. High Tea – Samovar Experience 10% off on souvenirs, Judaica, books and selected artwork Yiddish entertainment with a surprise guest
Yiddishland California presents a Jewish musical cabaret by Lisa Fishman featuring Yiddish, English, and Ladino songs – many with new English lyrics, accompanied by Bob Remstein on piano and Leo Chelyapov on clarinet. This will be an eclectic show that takes you from upbeat, Klezmer-style tunes, Yiddish Theater hits, and comic ditties to heartfelt ballads, …
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We invite you to a Yiddishland Simche celebrating the freilach Festival of Light. Our special performers, Eva Beim, and Bracha Crayk, will bring unique interpretations of our beloved Chanukkah songs in Hebrew, Yiddish, English, and Ladino. Please join us for a heimish evening filled with music, humor, and Chanukkah rituals. Nosh and drinks are included …
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We are honored to introduce you to Yiddishland’s very special guests from NYC – cast members of the exceedingly popular off-Broadway production of “Fiddler on the Roof” in Yiddish, directed by Joel Grey. Performers Lisa Fishman and Yael Chanukov will share a few songs and stories from behind the scenes of that critically acclaimed production. …
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Come celebrate Purim in Yiddishland! Special musical guests, Yale Strom and Elizabeth Schwartz of Hot Pstromi, will perform Purim songs. Comedian Goldie Hoffman, coming from Los Angeles, will emcee with Purim humor, trivia, and a costume contest (with prizes!). And DJ RJ (Ron Jones) will be spinning records throughout the night. The event will be …
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