Past CFY Programs

Yiddish Passover Song Workshop with Janie Respitz

On April 6, 2025, CFY and Miles Nadal JCC in Toronto presented a special in-person event, a Yiddish Passover Song Workshop with Yiddish entertainer Janie Respitz. Find Out More.

Janie Respitz Presents "Manger's Megilleh"

On March 20, 2025, in-person at Miles Nadal JCC, Yiddish entertainer Janie Respitz presented a Purim Comedy Show, "Manger's Megilleh". Find Out More.

Seven Decades Strong: A Shmues with Mike Burstyn

CFY and CIYCL present inimitable star of Yiddish stage and screen, actor and director Mike Burstyn in conversation with Miri Koral. Find Out More and Watch the Recording.

"Rediscovering Rivke Rus," with Miriam Schwartz

CFY presents a special online talk with University of Toronto graduate student Miriam Schwartz, "Rediscovering Rivke Rus." Find Out More .

"Yiddish Lullabies: Singing the Unspeakable," with Miriam Borden

The Toronto Workmen's Circle Foundation and CFY present an online talk in English with Miriam Borden, "Yiddish Lullabies: Singing the Unspeakable." Find Out More.