News & Features

Every book in the Strashun Collection is a unique artifact.

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research is opening a new exhibition: Classic Yiddish Writers in Caricature. The exhibition showcases caricature portrayals of Yiddish’s “Di klasiker” – the three classic authors of Yiddish literature, Mendele Moykher-Sforim (S.Y. Abramovitsh), Y.L. Peretz, and Sholem Aleichem (Sholem Rabinovitsh).

A Jewish organization founded in 1863 sought to teach Jewish children Russian and inculcate them with high culture.

A look back at one of the most significant Jewish anti-Nazi uprisings.

YIVO mourns the passing of Nina Rogow, Yiddish actress and YIVO volunteer.

It is with profound sadness that the officers, board and staff of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research mourn the passing of Elie Weisel, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and world renowned author, and human rights activist.

YIVO and Columbia University co-host a conference on modern Yiddish theater and performance. Participants will assess the newest digital archival resources for research in the field and consider women's experiences.

The YIVO Encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe featured in ground-breaking European data project.

The 2016 Uriel Weinreich Program in Yiddish Language, Literature, and Culture begins its 49th consecutive year. One of the largest classes in years, the 2016 cohort has students ages 13-70 from four continents around the world. The program will be held June 27th to August 5th, 2016 at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research.

Tkhines, Yiddish private devotions and prayers, were intended primarily for women and often written by women.