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 2026 semester is now closed. A new semester of Yiddish classes at all levels will be coming in October - check back this summer for more info!
We're bringing you EXCITING PROGRAMS about Yiddish language and culture featuring Yiddish scholars from Canada and around the world.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Thursday, May 21: CFY presents YIDDISH BINGO! as part of the Tikkun Leil Shavuot Festival at Miles Nadal JCC in Toronto.
Friday, May 29: A free concert at Heliconian Hall in Toronto, "The Life Cycle through Yiddish Song" with Janie Respitz, as part of Jewish Music Week.
Tuesday, June 9, and online: "New Yiddish Talkies" short film programme screening at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival.
Thursday, June 11, 1:30pm: Yiddish Concert & Cafe at Miles Nadal JCC with Josh "Socalled" Dolgin.
Missed one of our programs? Visit our ARCHIVE to watch recordings of our past lectures and events!
VIEW OUR LATEST PROGRAMS:
"The Remarkable Journey of One of the World’s Most Beloved Musicals: Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish," with David Eisner and Avery Saltzman from the Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company (in English).
"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).
