YIDDISH CLASSES TERM 2 2021 - ייִדיש קלאַסן
TERM 2: April 12 - Jun 25
- Scholarships available.
- Pensioner and health care card holder discounts available.
- For queries on class times, suitability, levels, discounts or scholarships, please contact Kadimah.
- Please note: minimum enrollment numbers required - classes may not run if minimum numbers not met.
YIDDISH ALEF with ESTHER SINGER
NEW! This beginners' class is the perfect introduction to the Yiddish language. No prior knowledge required.
Thursdays 5.30pm-7.00pm ON-LINE CLASS
YIDDISH ALEF with HINDE BURSTIN
This beginners' class commenced in Term 1.
Uses language activities, cultural materials, humour and games to teach conversation, reading and some writing.
Mondays 6.00pm-7.30pm ON-LINE CLASS
YIDDISH ALEF-BEYS INTENSIVE with MOISHELE ALPHONSO
NEW! Learn to read Yiddish in 8 easy sessions. This class runs 2 x week for 4 weeks. April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, May 4, 6.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 4pm-5pm ON-LINE CLASS
YIDDISH ALEF with HINDE BURSTIN
A class for continuing beginners, to further develop Yiddish conversation, reading and writing through fun learning activities.
Thursdays 2.00-3.30pm ON-LINE CLASS
INTERMEDIATE - מיטלמעסיק
YIDDISH GIML with ESTHER SINGER
Conversation, reading and language activities. A continuing intermediate level class for those who have good comprehension and can read, write and speak some Yiddish.
Mondays 6.30pm-8.00 CLASS IN ELSTERNWICK
Continuing beginners' class for 2nd year learners. This class focuses on developing competence in speaking and reading.
Tuesdays 6pm-7.30pm CLASS IN CARLTON
Conversation, reading and language activities. A continuing intermediate level class for those who have good comprehension and can read, write and speak some Yiddish.
Thursdays 5.30pm-7pm ON-LINE CLASS (Class postponed - contact the coordinator for further information)
An intermediate level class further developing Yiddish fluency through conversation, reading, writing, literature, games and humour.
Thursdays 7pm-9.00pm ON-LINE CLASS
An advanced study group. This class is currently FULL. Re-enrolments only please.
Mondays 10am-12pm ON-LINE CLASS
A structured conversation group wholly in Yiddish. This class is currently FULL. Re-enrolments only please.
Mondays 1.30pm-3pm CLASS IN ELSTERNWICK
Songs, poems, literature and idioms to improve your Mame-loshn
Mondays 6.30pm-8.00pm ON-LINE CLASS
Yiddish literature reading and discussion group. For fluent readers and speakers.
Tuesdays 10am-12pm ON-LINE CLASS
A structured conversation group wholly in Yiddish. Good comprehension essential, speaking skill levels can develop!
Tuesdays 2pm-3pm ON-LINE CLASS
Yiddish literature reading and discussion group. For fluent readers and speakers.
A structured conversation group wholly in Yiddish. Good comprehension essential, speaking skill levels can develop!
Thursdays 2pm-3.30pm CLASS IN ELSTERNWICK
Explore Yiddish literature in English translation - short stories, poetry and memoirs. No Yiddish language knowledge or previous experience required.
Mondays 3pm-4.30pm ON-LINE CLASS
YIDDISH INSPIRED THEATRE WORKSHOPS
KNAKEDIK! THEATRE WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN with ROMI KUPFER
Crackling! Drama classes unlike any others. Weaving in a Yiddish flavour with words and expressions, Knakedik theatre making is all about creation, from script writing to character development, costume design, props and creating performances.
Mondays 4pm-5.30pm CLASS IN ELSTERNWICK
JEWISH MUSIC WORKSHOPS - מוזיק ווארשטאט
NIGUNIM AND KLEZMER MUSIC with ERNIE GRUNER
Ernie Gruner, Klezmer musician and teacher will lead you through 2 weeks of sung Nigunim (Eastern European Jewish wordless songs) and 4 weeks of instrumental Klezmer music.
Learn to play different Klezmer styles by ear or sheet music as well as the history and geography of Klezmer music.
Nigunnim - May 16 & 23 - 2 workshops for all singers
Klezmer - May 30 and June 6, 13 & 20 - 4 workshops for orchestral string instruments, flute, accordian, guitar and mandolin. (Minimum standard AMEB 4)
SUNDAYS 10am-11.30am
9 week term - no classes on Queen's Birthday or Shevuos
TUESDAYS
10 week term - no classes on Shevuos
WEDNESDAYS/THURSDAYS
11 week term
Contact Esther Singer, Yiddish language coordinator, to discuss which Yiddish language class would be suitable for you.
Scholarships for Yiddish language classes available.
Location
ON-LINE via Zoom, ELSTERNWICK & CARLTON