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A Bisele* Yiddish Language, Poetry and Politics: Past and Present
This course is no longer offered.
This class will be a unique opportunity to become familiar with the basics of the Yiddish language, starting with the alphabet and leading into modernist poetry. While learning the language, we will also consider the history of Yiddish and its role in Jewish history at large, as well as its relevance for us today. No prior knowledge necessary!
*bisele = a little bit
Schedule
# Sessions
8
Date & time
Mondays, October 25 – December 13
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location
Tuition
$125
for the public
$95 for members
$95 for members
| Session | Time | Days | Location | Instructors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Mon | B'nai Shalom | Zohar Weiman-Kelman |
| Nov 01 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Mon | B'nai Shalom | Zohar Weiman-Kelman |
| Nov 08 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Mon | B'nai Shalom | Zohar Weiman-Kelman |
| Nov 15 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Mon | B'nai Shalom | Zohar Weiman-Kelman |
| Nov 22 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Mon | B'nai Shalom | Zohar Weiman-Kelman |
| Nov 29 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Mon | B'nai Shalom | Zohar Weiman-Kelman |
| Dec 06 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Mon | B'nai Shalom | Zohar Weiman-Kelman |
| Dec 13 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Mon | B'nai Shalom | Zohar Weiman-Kelman |
Location
Instructors
Zohar Weiman-Kelman
Zohar Weiman-Kelman is a PhD candidate in the Department of Comparative Literature at UC Berkeley. She was born and raised in West Jerusalem, where she completed her undergraduate studies of Hebrew and Yiddish Literature at the Hebrew University. She is interested in exploring interfaces of modern literature, Judaism, and feminist theory. In her dissertation, she is focusing on a comparison between poetry written by women in Yiddish and Hebrew in the inter-war period.