Through educational, cultural and engagement programs, the Committee for Yiddish, UJA Federation fosters and promotes Yiddish language and culture - indeed the entire Ashkenaz tradition - as a vibrant part of contemporary Jewish life and as a vital link between the Jewish past and future.
The Committee for Yiddish is supported by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
In the most recent CFY BLOG, Vivian Felsen honours Frieda Forman z"l.
Looking to explore a unique Jewish culture through language? The opportunity to LEARN YIDDISH ONLINE is here.
Whether you’re looking to connect with your family’s heritage, act out a Yiddish play, or study Yiddish texts as a fluent speaker, we’ve got a class for everyone!
Registration for the Spring 2025 semester is now closed.
A new semester of online Yiddish classes will be coming this Fall - check back later this summer for the schedule and more information.
We're bringing you EXCITING PROGRAMS about Yiddish language and culture featuring Yiddish scholars from Canada and around the world.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
May 18, 2:00pm ET, on Zoom: "Yiddish in Sweden," a virtual Yiddish-language talk with Prof. Jan Schwarz.
Friday, May 23, at Heliconian Hall: "The Musical world of Sholem Aleichem," with Janie Respitz, as part of Jewish Music Week Toronto 2025.
June 1 at Miles Nadal JCC: "Yiddish Bingo" at the Tikkun Leil Shavuot Jewish Learning Festival.
June 6, June 8, June 14-16: "A Tribute to Dzigan and Schumacher" Film Series at TJFF.
Thursday, June 12, at Miles Nadal JCC: "Yiddish Concert and Cafe - Hartzedike Lider" with Allan Merovitz and Brian Katz, with special guest Jonno Lightstone.
From the Community: Closing Night Concert of Jewish Music Week Toronto on May 25, 2025: "Mameh-Loshen! A Yiddish Love Story," Starring Cantor Arianne Brown.
From Our Friends: The Yiddish Summer University in Paris, France will take place July 7 to July 25, 2025.
Missed one of our programs? Visit our ARCHIVE to watch recordings of our past lectures and events!
VIEW OUR LATEST PROGRAMS:
"A New Geography of Yiddishland," a Yiddish-language talk with Dr. Leyzer Burko.
"Seven Decades Strong: A Shmues with Yiddish Stage and Screen Actor and Director Mike Burstyn."
"Rediscovering Rivke Rus," with Miriam Schwartz.
"Yiddish Lullabies: Singing the Unspeakable," with Miriam Borden.
