Yiddish Classes for Absolute Beginners - 2

6-Session Yiddish Course

This course is designed for students who are already familiar with the Yiddish Alef-Beys and have had approximately 10 to 20 hours of prior Yiddish instruction (A1.1–A1.2). In addition to the alef-beys, participants may already be able to introduce themselves, use basic greetings, or recognize a few common verbs. The course is open to those who have completed Yiddish for Absolute Beginners as well as others looking to continue their Yiddish language journey. Depending on the participants' prior knowledge, the lessons will introduce new grammar and vocabulary step by step while reinforcing what students already know. At the same time, the course takes a multimedia approach to immerse students in Yiddish culture, literature, and music. Through texts, audio-visual materials and engaging exercises participants will deepen their knowledge of the language. All materials will be provided by the instructor.

When: Sundays, June 29, 2025 - August 3, 2025 : 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. – 11 p.m. Central European Summer Time

Cost: 6 classes for $250 (early bird, if paid before June 15, 2025)

Teacher: Julia Koifman

Julia Koifman studied Slavic and German Studies in Berlin and Moscow, as well as Yiddish and Jewish Studies in Potsdam, Haifa, and New York. She worked at the Institute for Slavic Studies at Humboldt University and served as a tutor for Yiddish language and literature at the University of Potsdam. Her MA thesis is a comparative analysis of short stories by the Yiddish authors Rokhl Brokhes and Roze Palatnik. Julia also translates Yiddish literature into German and English.