TERM 3, 2024
Monday July 22 - Thursday September 26, 2024.
Classes online and in person at the Kadimah, Elsternwick.
To find out more about class levels, scholarships or for any other queries please contact our Yiddish Language Coordinator, Esther Singer.
Please note that minimum enrolment numbers required - classes may not run if minimum numbers not met.
NOTE: Pensioner and health care card holder discounts available - please contact the Administrator for a code.
BEGINNERS - אָנהייבערס
YIDDISH ALEF ONLINE 3 - with ESTHER SINGER
This beginners' class started in Term 1, and will continue with basic Yiddish conversation, listening and reading. You can join this class if you are still getting started on your Yiddish learning journey. Students need to be able to read simple texts in Alef-Beys.
Thursdays 6.00pm-7.30pm ON ZOOM
CONTINUING - ווייטערדיקע
YIDDISH GIML with ESTHER SINGER
A continuing upper-intermediate level class for those who have good comprehension and can read, write, and speak Yiddish. We'll continue with conversation, literature, and culture from historical and contemporary texts as well as language activities to improve your Yiddish proficiency.Monday 6.30pm - 8.00pm IN PERSON AT KADIMAH
YIDDISH BEYS with ESTHER SINGER
Continuing beginners' class for 2nd and 3rd year learners. This class focuses on exploring Yiddish texts, developing fluency, expanding vocabulary and cultural knowledge. This course is for you if you are comfortable reading Yiddish texts with some support, and having a conversation in Yiddish.Tuesday 6.00pm-7.30pm ON ZOOM
YIDDISH BEYS with KATERINA KUZNETSOVA
The textbook for the course is 'In eynem', chapters 5 and 6. This course is for you if you feel confident in reading Yiddish and can write simple sentences, introduce yourself and have a small chat about your daily activities and family.
Monday 7.00pm-8.30pm ON ZOOM
FLUENT - פליסיק
YIDDISH PAST and PRESENT with ALEX DAFNER
An advanced study group reading and discussing articles and contemporary happenings in Yiddish.Interested new students, please contact Esther Singer to discuss joining this group.
Starting Monday September 2, 10am-12pm ON ZOOM
MAME-LOSHN with TOMI KALINSKI
Songs, poems, literature, and idioms to improve your Mame-loshn. For those who can read and shmues oyf mame loshn.
Monday 6.30pm-8.00pm IN PERSON AT KADIMAH WITH ZOOM OPTION
OTHER - און נאָך
YUGNT TRUPE
Lomir shpiln teater! Calling all aspiring Yiddish performers aged 8-12. Get ready to tap into your creativity as a part of the Kadimah Yugnt-Trupe, the Kadimah Youth Troupe! Sessions are structured around children’s abilities and interests, creating an inclusive and engaging theatre space that connects with their Jewish identity. No prior knowledge of Yiddish required.
Mondays from July 22 - September 16, 4:15 - 5.45pm IN PERSON AT KADIMAH
Register here