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!
A new spring semseter of online Yiddish classes is coming this April. Click through to view the schedule. Registration will open March 19.
We're bringing you EXCITING PROGRAMS about Yiddish language and culture featuring Yiddish scholars from Canada and around the world.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Thursday, March 5, 1pm: Yiddish entertainer Janie Respitz presents a Purim Concert and Freylekh in-person at Miles Nadal JCC.
Missed one of our programs? Visit our ARCHIVE to watch recordings of our past lectures and events!
VIEW OUR LATEST PROGRAMS:
"On the Waves of Destiny: The Remarkable Life of Lili Berger," with Vivian Felsen (in English).
"Clay Bodies and Human Hearts: The Golem as Zombie in Yiddish Folklore," with Marissa Herzig (in English).
"Rachel Auerbach's Lifelong Struggle for Yiddish Culture," with Samuel Kassow (in Yiddish).
