Yiddish Vinkl
ZoomSomerville Vinkl will be held virtually until it's safe to meet in person again. This is an opportunity for you to sharpen your Yiddish skills in...
Yiddish Reading Group
ZoomJoin our Yiddish Reading Group! We meet weekly (mostly) to read fiction in Yiddish. Group members select the readings which are usually short stories or novellas....
Circle Book Group
ZoomThis is an open group that welcomes all readers interested in expanding their understanding of the wide variety of Jewish experiences throughout history and across the...
Continuing Intermediates – Yehoyash’s Yiddish Translation of the Tanakh
ZoomJoin us for an early evening weekly reading group studying Yehoyash's Yiddish translation of the Tanakh, in the book of Breyshis (Genesis). Brush up on your...
History of Yiddish Music
ZoomNever heard of Naftule Brandwein? No problem. Welcome to your turntable intervention.Join Seattle renegade klezmer Miles (Mai Li Pittard) for your five-class guided tour through the...
New Intermediates
ZoomUsing the textbook In Eynem, vol 2, students will increase their comfort with Yiddish grammar and with fluency speaking, reading and writing. Level: Students who have previously...
Level 2 – Advanced Beginner
ZoomStudents will continue learning from Colloquial Yiddish, starting with a review of grammar already learned in BWC’s Beginner classes and moving further ahead. Additionally, songs and...
Continuing Intermediates – Motl Peyse dem Khazns
ZoomStudents in this section will continue reading an abridged and annotated version of Motl Peyse dem Khazns by Sholem Aleichem, starting with chapter 4. By reading...
Level 1 – Beginner
ZoomLearn elementary grammar, conversation skills and how to read Yiddish. Students who don't yet know the Hebrew alphabet will be asked to join the class a...
Advanced – Theater
ZoomIn this class, students will read pieces of Yiddish theater aloud together. The teacher will speak in Yiddish, providing dramaturgy and historical context, and students will...
AFREJ Learning for Action Series
ZoomAs we mark the 60 year anniversary since the Boston Workers Circle moved from Dorchester to Brookline, the Acting For Racial and Economic Justice Committee (AFREJ)...
Yiddish Sing – Khanike!
ZoomDrop in for this free informal monthly gathering to sing Yiddish songs! All are welcome, regardless of singing ability or knowledge of Yiddish.This month we will...