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Past Events
Multiple DatesSun, Nov 23ZoomCome enjoy a relaxed discussion about Yiddish expressions and idioms
Fri, Nov 14in scenic Champaign and Urbana, IllinoisWe are excited to announce the inaugural Midwest Yiddishfest, a three-day Yiddish arts and culture festival held November 14-16 across Champaign-Urbana.
Thu, Nov 13International House, U of ChicagoKlezmer meets chamber music in Craig Judelman’s celebration of transformative Yiddish songs, feat. Lorin Sklamberg (The Klezmatics) & Sasha Lurje.
Sun, Nov 02zoomA discussion with Joe Butwin, associate professor emeritus of English and Jewish Studies at the University of Washington, about his recent book of conversations with Jewish veterans of the Spanish Civil War.
Sun, Oct 26Skokie public LibraryIn honor of Sarah Lazarus, Eleanor Reissa brings us her voice, humor, and love of Yiddish for an afternoon of timeless and fresh musical treasures. A natural storyteller, she invites us on a journey where past, present, and future come together in song. She will be joined by pianist Rob Schwimmer.
Tue, Oct 21Panchos Rooftop & CantinaHave a drink, khap a shmues, fres a quesadilla. YIVO students and friends are invited to Pancho's Rooftop & Cantina to meet students, teachers, and other Yiddishists.
Sun, Oct 12ChicagoAn Interactive Walking Tour of Chicago's Jewish History
Sun, Oct 05zoomJoin Chicago YIVO for a special online lecture by Samuel Norich, former YIVO executive director, on the past, present, and future of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research.
Sun, Aug 24Morton Grove Public LibraryThe Chicago Klezmer Ensemble presents an elegant and knowledgeable approach to klezmer music that retains the earthy, human, and expressive qualities that give traditional klezmer music a direct contact with the listener.
Thu, Aug 07Chicagoמאַך אַ לחיים, כאַפּ אַ שמועס, פֿרעס אַ פֿריטל. די גאַנצע שיקאַגע ייִװ"אָ חברה איז פֿאַרבעטן צו פֿאַרברענגען אויף ייִדיש Make a L'khayim, khap a shmues, fres a fritl. The entire YIVO Chicago community is invited to gather and socialize in Yiddish.
Tue, Aug 05Northbrook Public LibraryAudiences of all backgrounds and ages will enjoy the variety, virtuosity, and humor of a Maxwell Street Klezmer Quintet performance.
Sun, Jul 27Northtown CPL BranchThe program includes liturgical music, virtuosic mazltovs and celebratory dances, as well as instrumental versions of traditional folk songs.
Sun, Jul 20Skokie Public LibraryJewish people have great experience in laughing and joking to get through difficult times. We are living in difficult times. Rabbi Schechter will help us!
Sun, Jul 13Northbrook Public LibraryStewart Figa, Yiddish vocalist, actor, and cantor sings his favorite songs from Yiddish theater, the Yiddish folk repertoire, and reminisces about his experience of working in the Yiddish Theatre and his love of his mother tongue.
Sun, Jun 29Morton Grove Public LibraryRegistration will start on May 21st! Bibi Marcell and Gail Mangurten will play Yiddish soul music that will warm your hearts and make you want to clap and sing along!
Thu, Jun 19Wilmette Public LibraryThe KlezMeydlech is a trio of women who vocally and instrumentally perform both traditional klezmer and Yiddish songs as well as Jewish music with a modern flare, incorporating creative arrangements with international and American influences.
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