TERM 2, 2025
Monday April 28 - Thursday July 3, 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 ALEF 2 - with ESTHER SINGER
Term 2 of our new beginner's course - this class is suitable for anyone who knows just a little Yiddish. If you can have a simple conversation and read Alef-Beys a little this class is for you.
Monday 4.00pm-5.30pm Online
Starting 5 May
No class Monday 2 June and Tuesday 3 June - Shavues
No class Monday 9 June - King's Birthday
YIDDISH ALEF 2 - with ESTHER SINGER
In this relaxed and friendly online class, we'll be continuing to work on our reading and listening skills while exploring Yiddish songs, and conversation. This class is a continuation of the Try Yiddish class in Term 1.
Tuesday 5.30pm-7.00pm Online
No class Tuesday 3 June- Shavues
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. 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
7 week term
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 and online
No class Monday 9 June - King's Birthday
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