Yiddish classes - Brookline, MA

[a bisl yidishkayt <klezmer...>]

P.S. Daniella HarPaz is a terrific singer of Yiddish song, and could
probably be coaxed into teaching some in her intermediate class!

Dena
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Fall 2000 Yiddish Happenings
At the Workmen's Circle
1762 Beacon Street, Brookline MA (617) 566-6281

CLASSES:

Beginning Yiddish
This class will cover the Yiddish alphabet, reading and writing skills,
conversation and elementary grammar.  No previous background necessary.  The
class will incorporate Yiddish music.
12 Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., starting September20 (9/20, 9/27,
10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6).
Instructor: Ellie Kellman teaches Yiddish language and literature at
Brandeis University. She received her training in the Yiddish Studies
Program at Columbia University and has also taught at Columbia University,
the YIVO Institute, the University of Toronto
and the New York Workmen's Circle.

Intermediate Yiddish
This class will begin with a review of basic Yiddish grammar, reading,
writing and conversation skills.   Using short texts, film and music, the
course will go on to more advanced language skills.  Students must have
completed Beginning Yiddish, or the equivalent and must have basic reading
and writing skills.  12 Wednesday evenings , 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., starting
September 20 (9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1,11/8, 11/15, 12/6,
12/13, 12/20).  Instructor:  Daniella HarPaz has taught Yiddish at both the
University of Michigan and Brandeis University and has taught at the Workmen
's Circle for several years.

Advanced Yiddish
This is a reading circle and conversation class for those with previous
experience reading and dialoguing in Yiddish. Materials will include poetry,
songs, and excerpts from Yiddish classics. Discussions will
be structured around the readings, designed to strengthen grammar,
vocabulary, and idiomatic expression. 12 Wednesday evenings , 7:30 - 9:00
p.m., starting September 20 (9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1,
11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13) Instructor:  Lillian Leavitt  is a native
Yiddish speaker and has taught at the Workmen's Circle for several years.


OTHER YIDDISH HAPPENINGS - Free & open to the public

Informal Yiddish ativities:.  In the past few months, we've gone to the zoo,
hiked the blue hills and had a picnic on the banks of the Charles River.
For information on future activities email bag (at) shore(dot)net or call Barry
617-5758 (home), 781 392-2517 (work).

Yiddish conversation group meets in Somerville the 2nd Thurs. each month,
8:00-10:00 p.m. Call Linda Gritz/Mike Katz for directions, 617 625-8689.
All levels of speakers welcome.

Yiddish sing, 4th Thurs. each month at the Workmen's Circle, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Join this informal intergenerational gathering.

Lecture series, in Yiddish:  Call the Workmen's Circle office for details on
our fall series.

REGISTRATION FORM FOR YIDDISH CLASSES
Please make checks payable to the Workmen's Circle and mail to:
The Workmen's Circle, 1762 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA  02445-2124

PRICE PER COURSE:  $155/Workmen's Circle members; $185 all others

YOUR NAME:
ADDRESS/PHONE:

COURSE:         Beginner          Intermediate        Advanced
Not sure which course to sign up for?  Chose the one you think suits you
best; since all courses are being offered on the same evening you can switch
on the first evening if needed.

WORKMEN'S CIRCLE MEMBER?       Yes        No      Interested in joining
AMOUNT ENCLOSED:  $






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