Spring 2026: Seminars & Electives (in Yiddish)

YIVO’s seminars & electives (in Yiddish) are held live, weekly on Zoom for 10 or 12 weeks (10 or 12 total sessions, 1.5 hours each). Conducted primarily or entirely in Yiddish, these courses explore topics such as Ashkenazi Jewish history, literature, creative writing, queer theory and gender studies, music, and culture.

Prerequisites or expected level of familiarity with Yiddish is specified for each course. Enrollment is capped at about 15 students per class. All course details (Zoom link, syllabus, handouts, etc.) will be posted to Canvas.

This spring, YIVO is offering two seminars & electives (in Yiddish).

	[SPR2026] A Walk through College Yiddish Instructor: Dovid Braun 12 sessions, Wednesdays February 25 – May 27, 2026 | 6:00pm-7:30pm ET Learn more
	[SPR2026] The Art of the Yiddish Feuilleton Instructor: Sharon Bar-Kochva 10 sessions, Sundays March 8 – May 10, 2026 | 3:00pm-4:30pm ET Learn more