Upcoming Events

A play reading online via Zoom broadcast live on FaceBook and YouTube August 16, 2021 7:00pm ESTMY FATHER’S PLACE is a comedy set in Brooklyn, NY in the year 1992.Isaac, in his seventies, lives all alone in his house since his wife died three years ago. Isaac’s son Abe is an actor living in Los Angeles, but after his Dad has a mishap, Isaac comes back to Brooklyn to help out, giving up his chance at a big acting break in Hollywood. Abe is not happy about that.Competing for Abe’s attention is his Uncle Jack, his late mother’s brother, and kind […]

6-Week Advanced Conversational Yiddish Course.The class meets every Sunday starting August 22nd, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST on Zoom for 6 weeks.A 6-week conversational Yiddish online course utilizing the curricula and materials developed by Columbia University Professor Miriam Hoffman and under the guidance and direction of her son, renowned actor and course professor Avi Hoffman, connecting the academic roots of the Yiddish language with its incredible contributions to mainstream modern culture.This hands-on course emphasizes the humor and depth of the Yiddish Culture and encourages the course participants to personally engage in the material."My friends and I who signed […]

A 6 week course in a BISL intermediate conversational Yiddish with an entertaining and fun twist.This class is every Sunday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 PM EST starting August 22nd, 2021 for 6 weeks.This bisl intermediate 60 minute fully interactive class entitled Yiddish Fun-02 utilizes the curricula and materials developed by Columbia University Professor Miriam Hoffman and under the guidance and direction of her son, renowned actor and course professor Avi Hoffman, connecting the academic roots of the Yiddish language with its incredible contributions to mainstream modern culture.Prior Knowledge of Yiddish or participation in Yiddish Fun-01 is not necessary.

“Lessons” is a touching, funny & poignant drama that asks the question: Can we find healing and forgiveness when our beliefs are questioned?Playwright: Wendy Graf Directed by: Tara WeidenfellerStarring: Avi Hoffman and Julie Kleiner Director of Photography: Mark AhrensWhen Ben finally decides to have a Bar Mitzvah (at his age!) he hires Ruth, a Rabbi who’s lost her faith, to tutor him. The two characters forge a friendship as they each search for healing and forgiveness while wrestling with their own deep-rooted problems. “Lessons” is a touching, funny and poignant drama that asks the question: Can we find healing and forgiveness […]

Learn Yiddish online in this 6-week conversational Yiddish class.The class meets every Wednesday starting September 8th, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST on Zoom for 6 weeks.This "nokh a bisl" advanced 60-minute fully interactive class entitled Yiddish Fun-03 utilizes the curricula and materials developed by Columbia University Professor Miriam Hoffman and under the guidance and direction of her son, renowned actor and course professor Avi Hoffman, connecting the academic roots of the Yiddish language with its incredible contributions to mainstream modern culture.Prior Knowledge of Yiddish or participation in Yiddish Fun-01 or 02 is not necessary.

Learn Yiddish online in this 6-week conversational Yiddish class.The class meets every Wednesday starting October 3rd, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST on Zoom for 6 weeks.A 6-week conversational Yiddish online course utilizing the curricula and materials developed by Columbia University Professor Miriam Hoffman and under the guidance and direction of her son, renowned actor and course professor Avi Hoffman, connecting the academic roots of the Yiddish language with its incredible contributions to mainstream modern culture.This hands-on course emphasizes the humor and depth of the Yiddish Culture and encourages the course participants to personally engage in the material."My friends […]

6-Week Advanced Conversational Yiddish Course.A 6-week conversational Yiddish course moderated by Avi Hoffman and Professor Miriam Hoffman starting October 3rd, 2021. The class meets on Zoom every Sunday from 2 - 3 PM EST for 6 weeks.This bisl intermediate 60 minute fully interactive class entitled Yiddish Fun-02 utilizes the curricula and materials developed by Columbia University Professor Miriam Hoffman and under the guidance and direction of her son, renowned actor and course professor Avi Hoffman, connecting the academic roots of the Yiddish language with its incredible contributions to mainstream modern culture.Prior Knowledge of Yiddish or participation in Yiddish Fun-01 is not […]

6-Week Advanced Conversational Yiddish Course.The class meets every Thursday starting October 7th, 2021 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM EST on Zoom for 6 weeks.A 6-week conversational Yiddish online course utilizing the curricula and materials developed by Columbia University Professor Miriam Hoffman and under the guidance and direction of her son, renowned actor and course professor Avi Hoffman, connecting the academic roots of the Yiddish language with its incredible contributions to mainstream modern culture.This hands-on course emphasizes the humor and depth of the Yiddish Culture and encourages the course participants to personally engage in the material."My friends and I who signed [...]

A 6 week course in a BISL intermediate conversational Yiddish with an entertaining and fun twist.This class is every Sunday from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST starting October 20th, 2021 for 6 weeks.This "nokh a bisl" advanced 60-minute fully interactive class entitled Yiddish Fun-03 utilizes the curricula and materials developed by Columbia University Professor Miriam Hoffman and under the guidance and direction of her son, renowned actor and course professor Avi Hoffman, connecting the academic roots of the Yiddish language with its incredible contributions to mainstream modern culture.Prior Knowledge of Yiddish or participation in Yiddish Fun-01 or 02 is not […]