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Of Sukkahs and Refugees

9/21/2018

A 17th-century book by the chronicler of the Khmel’nytski Uprising, written before he himself became a refugee.

Adam Michnik Discusses Antisemitism in 20th Century Poland at YIVO

9/5/2018

YIVO presents historian and author Adam Michnik who will talk about the history of antisemitism and efforts to resist it in 20th century Poland. Introducing Michnik will be Andrzej Rojek, Chairman of the Board for the Jan Karski Educational Foundation. 

Beware of Cows Who Chomp on Backpacks

8/29/2018

A Yiddish hiking manual from 1927 provides detailed instructions on how to take children on nature walks.

Reflections on YIVO’s 2018 Literary Tour of Jewish Galicia

8/16/2018

Eddy Portnoy reflects on YIVO’s inaugural Literary Tour of Jewish Life in Galicia.

Reflections on YIVO’s 2018 Lithuania & Poland Study Tour

8/16/2018

Alex Weiser reflects on YIVO’s 2018 Lithuania & Poland Study Tour.

A Theatrical Introduction to Yiddish Language and Yiddish Theater

7/11/2018

YIVO presents The Essence of Yiddish Theater, a theatrical introduction to Yiddish language and Yiddish theater.

YIVO Presents: A Special Evening

6/25/2018

YIVO presents a special evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Uriel Weinreich Summer Program and honoring Chava Lapin.

Philip Roth (1933-2018)

5/23/2018

Philip Roth (1933-2018) died last night, a soaring voice of American letters, a calming presence of intelligence, wit, decency and scorn in the chaos and cruel indifference of American culture.

Chamber Music Concert Featuring the Work of Joachim Stutchewsky

5/16/2018

YIVO presents a concert featuring a variety of chamber music by Joachim Stutschewsky and composers of his coterie.

A Jewish Scholar Debunks Fears of Halley’s Comet

4/25/2018

A self-taught mathematician and astronomer, Hayyim Zelig Slonimski sought to debunk popular fears associated with Halley’s Comet.