Join the Kehile – Fall Into Your Yiddish Studies at Workers Circle’s New Semester

 —TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LANGUAGE, KLEZMER, AND SONG COURSE OFFERINGS, VISIT WWW.CIRCLE.ORG/YIDDISH —

(New York, N.Y.) – Registration is open for Yiddish classes this fall with The Workers Circle, a 124-year-old Jewish nonprofit headquartered in New York City and the world’s preeminent provider of Yiddish language instruction. Whether you’re looking to cross “learn a new language” off your bucket list or make new friends from around the world, the Workers Circle invites Yiddishists of all levels — from absolute beginners to total mavens — to join the kehile (that’s community in Yiddish).

The Workers Circle’s Yiddish Fall Semester offers over 60 courses — more than any other organization. There are classes for all learning levels of Yiddish, plus klezmer and Yiddish song workshops, and they are all offered exclusively online. This semester, instructors hail from Argentina, Brazil, Australia, Israel, Canada, Poland, Switzerland, United Kingdom and France.

Some of this semester’s course highlights include: Intermediate Yiddish with Annie Cohen: Zi hot nisht gedreyt keyn redl. Zi hot nor gedreyt mit der tsung: Gabetes, zogerkes and other women religious leaders in Jewish Eastern Europe, where students will read texts about the women who served their communities as professional ritualists and religious functionaries; Intermediate Yiddish Poetry with Miri Koral, where a range of modern Yiddish poetry will be explored; and Intermediate – Advanced with Baruch Blum: Green Yiddish, where attendees will develop Yiddish skills while discussing topics in sustainability, climate change, and environmental justice.

“Our Yiddish classes continue to evolve, offering exciting new ways to connect with the language and culture,” said Ann Toback, CEO of the Workers Circle. “This semester, we are thrilled to present an incredible lineup of courses that reflect both the depth and diversity of Yiddish. With instructors from around the world and unique offerings like Green Yiddish where students will hone their Yiddish speaking skills while discussing environmental justice and the explorations of historic women leaders and writers, our program brings Yiddish to life in ways you won’t find anywhere else.”

With 22 courses offered at the Beginners level, first-time students are encouraged to register. All sessions are recorded and sent to students for review or to catch up. All classes will be taught virtually via Zoom, accessible to students residing across the United States and internationally.

For more details on course descriptions and dates, visit: https://www.circle.org/yiddish

Member registration rates are $310 per class including klezmer workshops/Yiddish song courses, and $620 for intensive courses. Mini-courses are $155. Member registration for full-time students and Yiddish teachers is $155. Non-member registration rates are $360 per class including klezmer workshops/Yiddish song courses, and $720 for intensive courses. Mini-course are $180. Non-member registration for full time-students and Yiddish teachers is $180.

The Workers Circle (or Der Arbeter Ring, as it is known in Yiddish) was founded over a century ago by Yiddish-speaking immigrants to New York and has been at the forefront of the contemporary Yiddish renaissance, teaching the language for the last 35 years and presiding over its surge in popularity. Its Yiddish program currently serves over 1,000 students annually.

About the Workers Circle

The Workers Circle is a national, secular, Jewish social justice organization founded by Eastern European immigrants who came to the United States fleeing autocracy and persecution, and seeking democratic freedoms and economic opportunities at the turn of the 20th century. That history drives our work for an inclusive democracy and human equality today. Our activism is rooted in 1,000 years of Yiddish culture and tradition. Through strategic social justice campaigns, vibrant Yiddish language classes, and interactive educational programs, we power a multi-generational community of activists that is building “a better and more beautiful world for all.” Learn more at www.circle.org.

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