TERM 1, 2025
Monday February 3 - Monday April 14, 2025.
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.
You must be a Friend of Kadimah to join one of these groups ($36 per person year).
NOTE: Pensioner and health care card holder discounts available - please contact the Administrator for a code.
BEGINNERS
YIDDISH NEW ALEF - with ESTHER SINGER
A beginners course for anyone who wants to get started with Yiddish. Whether you have dabbled in a little Yiddish or know gornisht (nothing) this is the perfect place to begin. This course covers reading and conversation skills with a fun and relaxed approach. No prior knowledge required.
Monday 4.00pm-5.30pm IN PERSON AT KADIMAH
No class Monday 10 March - Labour Day
TRY YIDDISH! - with ESTHER SINGER
Want to try a little Yiddish learning in a no pressure environment? This 6 week course will introduce you to the basics of the Yiddish language and have you speaking mame-loshn from Day 1!
Tuesday 5.30pm-7.00pm ONLINE
Starting Tuesday 4 March
INTERMEDIATE
YIDDISH GIML with ESTHER SINGER
A continuing upper-intermediate level class for those who have good comprehension and can read, write, and speak Yiddish. Classes consist of 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
No class Monday 10 March - Labour Day
YIDDISH GIML with ESTHER SINGER
A continuing upper-intermediate level class for those who have good comprehension and can read, write, and speak Yiddish. Read and discuss Yiddish literature and cultural texts while developing conversational skills, exploring advanced grammar and language topics.Tuesday 7.30pm - 9.00pm ONLINE
YIDDISH BEYS with ESTHER SINGER
An intermediate class for 2nd year learners. This class focuses on exploring Yiddish songs and other texts, developing fluency, expanding vocabulary and cultural knowledge. This course is for you if you are comfortable reading simple Yiddish texts with some support, and having a conversation in Yiddish.Thursday 6.00pm - 7.30pm ONLINE
ADVANCED
YIDDISH AMOL UN HAYNT 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.
Monday 10:00am-12:00pm ONLINE
No class Monday 10 March - Labour Day
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 ONLINE OPTION
No class Monday 10 March - Labour Day
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