The Workmen’s Circle is New York’s leading center for Yiddish language instruction, and the largest provider of Yiddish language classes in the U.S. outside of academic institutions. Our instructors, led by our master teacher Kolya Borodulin, are experts in the field. Our students (including teens and young adults) share a passion for the Jewish culture of Eastern Europe and its amazing literature, music, theater, and more.
Whatever your Yiddish proficiency, from absolute beginner to total maven, we’ve got a class for you, in person or online, at every age and stage of life. We also offer an immersive summer program — our annual Trip to Yiddishland at our Circle Lodge retreat center in Hopewell Junction, New York.
Online Yiddish Class Descriptions
We offer a range of online classes to fit every skill level and schedule. The Fall 2018 schedule is now available! Join us in an online Yiddish class this fall.LEARN MORE
In-Person Yiddish Class Descriptions
Join us in our Midtown Manhattan location for Yiddish classes! Fall 2018 Classes are now available.LEARN MORE
Fall 2018 Registration
Attend classes at the Workmen’s Circle’s New York headquarters, or join our online community of distance learners from all over the world. Sign up today!LEARN MORE
Meet Our Yiddish Instructors
The Workmen's Circle Yiddish instructors are world-renowned scholars with decades of experience teaching Yiddish language and culture. LEARN MORE
Trip to Yiddishland
Experience a complete immersion in Yiddish language and culture at this annual summer retreat in upstate New York.LEARN MORE
Yiddish Language for Kids
Workmen's Circle students learn Yiddish through innovative language instruction, culture, music, and art. LEARN MORE