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Past CFY Programs

Nov 2, 2025

"Yiddish Publishing in Vienna up to the Holocaust," with Thomas Soxberger

Our annual Yiddish-language Holocaust Education Lecture was presented by Thomas Soxberger on November 2, 2025: "Yiddish Writers, Yiddish Books, and Yiddish Publishing Companies in Vienna in the 1930s and their Fate during the Holocaust." Find out more and watch the recording.

Oct 19, 2025

"The Fiction of Lamed Shapiro," with Michael Wex

On October 19, 2025, CFY presented "The Fiction of Lamed Shapiro," a virtual lecture in Yiddish with renowned writer, teacher and translator MICHAEL WEX. Find out more and watch the recording.

Sep 7, 2025

Book Launch - On the Waves of Destiny: The Selected Writings of Lili Berger

On September 7, 2025, CFY presented an in-person book launch in Toronto for "On the Waves of Destiny: The Selected Writings of Lili Berger." Find Out More and Purchase the Book.

Aug 11, 2025

Lea Kalisch at Ashkenaz Summer Jam 2025

On Monday, August 11, CFY joined the Ashkenaz Festival at 'Summer Jam' 2025 for a free concert with Lea Kalisch at Earl Bales Park. Find Out More.

Jul 27, 2025

Seven Decades Strong Part II: A Shmues with Mike Burstyn

CIYCL and CFY present a special virtual program, held entirely in Yiddish: "Seven Decades Strong Part II: A Shmues with Outstanding Performing Artist MIKE BURSTYN." Find Out More and Watch the Recording.