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Yiddish Fun-03

2021-01-14T21:54:02-05:00

A 6-week conversational Yiddish course moderated by Avi Hoffman and Professor Miriam Hoffman starting February 17, 2020. The class meets on Zoom every Wednesday from 7-8 PM EST for 6 weeks. This "nokh a bisl" intermediate 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 [...]

Yiddish Fun-032021-01-14T21:54:02-05:00

Yiddish Fun-01

2024-02-06T13:34:03-05:00

The class meets every Sunday starting January 31, 2021 from 2pm to 3pm on Zoom for 6 weeks. "This is one of the highlights of my week." - C. Fritz 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 [...]

Yiddish Fun-012024-02-06T13:34:03-05:00

Yiddish Fun-01

2020-12-01T00:42:11-05:00

The class meets every Sunday starting January 10, 2021 from Noon to 1pm on Zoom for 6 weeks. "This is one of the highlights of my week." - C. Fritz 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 [...]

Yiddish Fun-012020-12-01T00:42:11-05:00

Yiddish Fun-03

2020-12-01T00:31:58-05:00

A 6-Week Advanced Conversational Yiddish Course Moderated by Avi Hoffman and Professor Miriam Hoffman Starts Sunday, December 20, 2020 Every Sunday from 2 - 3PM for 6 weeks This "nokh a bisl" intermediate 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. REGISTER NOW [...]

Yiddish Fun-032020-12-01T00:31:58-05:00

Yiddish Fun-02

2020-10-26T03:09:54-04:00

A 6 week course in a BISL advanced Conversational Yiddish with an entertaining and fun twist. Class start November 29th and meets every Sunday for 6 weeks.  This ‘slightly’ intermediate 60 minute fully interactive class entitled Yiddish Fun02 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 YiddishFun01 is not necessary) REGISTER

Yiddish Fun-022020-10-26T03:09:54-04:00

Yiddish Fun-01

2020-10-28T03:41:07-04:00

The class meets every Wednesday from 7 PM to 8 PM on Zoom for 6 weeks. "This is one of the highlights of my week." - C. Fritz 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 [...]

Yiddish Fun-012020-10-28T03:41:07-04:00

Celebrating Yinglish: Virtual Lecture and Live Art Sale

2020-07-27T02:09:17-04:00

Live on the Yiddishkayt Initiative Facebook page. Streaming live from Gallery 22 - Yaacov Heller   LECTURE: This interactive lecture presents a celebration of ‘Yinglish’ - the unique American linguistic combination of Yiddish and English. From the over 5000 Yiddish words that have officially become a part of the English language, we have fun with the stories and words that celebrate the idiomatic phenomenon that laid the foundation for modern mainstream culture. Lecture participants will have the opportunity to play a role in the scenes and stories that make up this entertaining and humorous event.   ART SALE: Live Art [...]

Celebrating Yinglish: Virtual Lecture and Live Art Sale2020-07-27T02:09:17-04:00

The Yiddish Shakespeares – Virtual Lecture & Live Art Sale

2020-07-27T02:10:12-04:00

Live on the Yiddishkayt Initiative Facebook page. Streaming live from Gallery 22 - Yaacov Heller. LECTURE: This enlightening lecture presents an entertaining and educational evening introducing the depth and beauty of the great Yiddish writers. Through both Yiddish and English poetry and prose, we rediscover the lost treasures of Yiddish culture.  ART SALE: Live Art Sale from Gallery 22 - Yaacov Heller. RSVP

The Yiddish Shakespeares – Virtual Lecture & Live Art Sale2020-07-27T02:10:12-04:00

Legends of the AlefBet: Virtual Lecture & Live Art Sale

2020-07-27T02:12:34-04:00

Live on the Yiddishkayt Initiative Facebook page. Streaming live from Gallery 22 - Yaacov Heller. LECTURE: Miriam Hoffman’s epic examination of the origins of written language. At Columbia University, Professor Hoffman spent decades researching the folklore and legends of the ancient Hebrew and Yiddish alphabets. Now, utilizing and illustrating that research, Professor Hoffman entertains and educates her readers with the amazing stories that illuminate our modern languages. Utilizing the original 1919 artistic serigraphs of master artist Ben-Tsiyon Zuckerman, as well as the colorful Alefbet of master artist Michoel Muchnik—plus additional artistic and related imagery—each letter is examined through its history [...]

Legends of the AlefBet: Virtual Lecture & Live Art Sale2020-07-27T02:12:34-04:00

Yiddish Fun-02

2020-07-26T21:52:20-04:00

A 6 week course in a BISL advanced Conversational Yiddish with an entertaining and fun twist. (Prior Knowledge of Yiddish or participation in YiddishFun01 is not necessary) This ‘slightly’ intermediate 60 minute fully interactive class entitled Yiddish Fun02 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. REGISTER

Yiddish Fun-022020-07-26T21:52:20-04:00
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