Past CFY Programs

My Old-New Story about Yiddish and Birobidzhan: Koydervelsh

Yiddish writer Ber Kotlerman presents a virtual Yiddish-language talk, "My Old-New Story about Yiddish and Birobidzhan: Koydervelsh," marking the 10th Annual Simcha Simchovitch Yiddish Lecture. Find Out More and Watch the Recording.

The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language

Toronto Jewish Music Week presents a live radio program, "The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language," a new opera by Alex Weiser and Ben Kaplan. Find Out More.

The Rediscovery of Yiddish Women Writers: Frieda Forman with Vivian Felsen

On May 7, 2023, at 2pm EST, please join us for an exciting online talk, "The Rediscovery of Yiddish Women Writers: Frieda Forman in Conversation with Vivian Felsen" Find Out More and Register.

Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango

The New Classical FM presents The Payadora Tango Ensemble in "Silent Tears: The Last Yiddish Tango," featuring Lenka Lichtenberg and Avivah Chernick. A live concert to mark Yom HaShoah. Find Out More and Watch the Program.

Jewish Dance in the Hasidic Tradition, with Eli Benedict

Special guest speaker Eli Benedict presents a virtual Yiddish-language talk, "Jewish Dance in the Hasidic Tradition". Find Out More and Watch the Recording.