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Language/Literature 
Introduction
to Yiddish/AM2 Paula Teitelbaum
This class includes basic conversation and listening activities; simple songs
selected to make grammar painless; along with a gentle introduction to the alef-beys
and beginning reading activities. No previous knowledge of the language is required.
Intermediate
Yiddish/AM1 Miriam
Isaacs
This class includes basic conversation and listening activities; simple songs
selected to make grammar painless; along with a gentle introduction to the alef-beys
and beginning reading activities. No previous knowledge of the language is required.
Advanced
Yiddish (conducted entirely in Yiddish) /AM2 Peysakh
Fiszman
Yiddish
Conversation (conducted entirely in Yiddish)/PM2 Peysakh
Fiszman
Conversation in Yiddish about current events; discussing
articles we read in Yiddish newspapers.
What Women
Want (When They Write Yiddish Literature)PM1 Anita
Norich
Why do women tend to write poems rather than novels or short stories in Yiddish?
Who are the female writers in the Yiddish literary tradition? What do they write
about? We'll answer such questions by reading some stories and poems (in English
translation), with particular emphasis on Anna Margolin, Kadya Molodovsky, Malka
Heifetz-Tussman and others. Bring your own favorites as well and be prepared for
lively discussions!
Wexology:
Women in Yiddish/ PM1 Michael
Wex
We will look at the ways in which women are portrayed in Yiddish and at the language's
attitudes to women's minds, bodies and social roles. We'll have a look at the
idea of Yiddish as a "women's language" and also investigate aspects
of the spoken language subject matter, vocabulary, features of syntax and morphology
associated with female speakers. Knowledge of Yiddish is not necessary, though
it also doesn't hurt.
Daytsh af
tselakhis (“German Be Damned!”): Psychological
& Social Origins of Yiddish/AM2 Michael
Wex
Why Yiddish is not and has never been German. Open to anyone interested in this
topic.
Yente Encounters
with Lilith/PM2 Miriam
Isaacs
We will explore the legend of Lilith, the original uppity woman, and the archetypical
yente as seen in folklore, film, poetry and prose.
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