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YIVO Presents: Yiddish Children’s Literature Today

9/29/2020

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 1:00pm (ET), YIVO will host Yiddish Children’s Literature Today, featuring a conversation between Miriam Udel, Naomi Seidman, and Jennifer Young, moderated by Rokhl Kafrissen (Tablet Magazine).

Ray (Chayele) Porus Palevsky

9/22/2020

After nearly a century of an extraordinary life, Ray (Chayele) Porus Palevsky died peacefully on September 20, the second day of Rosh Hashanah, surrounded by the loving care of River Garden staff and family. She has left a profound mark on all of us at YIVO and on all who had the honor to have met or known her.

YIVO Receives IMLS Save America’s Treasures Grant

9/9/2020

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant of $119,433 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through Save America’s Treasures Grant.

Culture in Quarantine: Politics & Philosophy

8/27/2020

Here’s a roundup of our recent philosophy and politics-related programs.

Culture in Quarantine: Theater, Radio, and More

8/21/2020

Here’s a roundup of our recent programs on theater, radio, and more Yiddish culture.

YIVO Launches New Online Museum with Interactive Exhibition Exploring East European Jewish Life in the 20th Century

8/13/2020

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research announces the inauguration of its landmark YIVO Bruce and Francesca Cernia Slovin Online Museum, which is being made available free of charge to the global public.

Culture in Quarantine: Literature

8/12/2020

Faced with the pandemic and the necessity of social distancing this March, YIVO quickly pivoted to online programming in order to provide for our community—both local and global. Here’s a roundup of our recent literature-related programs.

Amidst a Pandemic, a Revolution in Yiddish Learning

8/7/2020

120 students graduated from The Uriel Weinreich Summer Program in Yiddish Language, Literature, and Culture, the world’s longest-running Yiddish summer program.

Culture in Quarantine: Music

8/5/2020

Faced with the pandemic and the necessity of social distancing this March, YIVO quickly pivoted to online programming in order to provide for our community—both local and global. Here’s a roundup of our recent music-related programs.

At the Table with Ben Kaplan

7/29/2020

Ben Kaplan speaks with popular chefs, restaurateurs, and scholars on the topic of Jewish food, and to find out what they have been cooking while home.