Honouring Frieda Forman Z"L

Vivian Felsen honours Toronto-based feminist scholar and Yiddish translator Frieda Forman z"l. Read the Blog.

Ashkenaz Festival 2022 and Director Eric Stein

Meet Eric Stein, Artistic Director of the Toronto Ashkenaz Festival, and find out about the 2022 Festival, including the Yiddish opera Bas Sheve. Read more...

Ontario Yiddishkayt: Yiddish for a New Generation

Alan Scheer introduces us to a group of local Yiddishists working to promote Yiddish language and culture amongst younger adults. Read more...

"The Sages of Chelm" at the Segal Centre in Montreal

After a hiatus of two years due to the pandemic, the curtain is about to rise again on Yiddish theatre in Montreal. This June, the Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre company presents “The Sages of Chelm”, running from June 19th to June 26th. Read more in Alan Scheer's latest blog...

Uncovering Modernist Yiddish Poetry in “Yiddish: A Documentary”

In Alan Scheer's latest blog, find out why "Yiddish: A Documentary", directed by Nurith Aviv (2020), is an extraordinary film well worth watching for all lovers of Yiddish literature and culture. Read more...