Yiddishkayt strives to ensure the survival of the endangered thousand-year legacy of Yiddish language, culture and history.
With groundbreaking language education and cultural programs, inventive partnerships, large-scale events, and innovative online communications, Yiddishkayt promotes and celebrates Yiddish as a profound pathway to Jewish identity. Since its inception in 1995, Yiddishkayt has embraced the multicultural richness of Los Angeles to strengthen consciousness—and foster the growth—of all things Yiddish, connecting generations old and new with their priceless cultural heritage. By focusing not only on the traditions but the creativity of Yiddish culture, Yiddishkayt charts a new way for Yiddish to evolve and adapt in the twenty-first century.
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Upcoming Events Cinema Judaica at the Ford Amphitheatre - August 8, 2010 The rich tradition of Jewish composers' contributions to film history is celebrated at CINEMA JUDAICA, a concert by the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony (LAJS) on Sunday, August 8, 2010, 7:30 pm, under the stars at the Ford Amphitheatre. The orchestra, lauded for its exploration of Jewish culture and led by Artistic Director Noreen Green, pays tribute to Jerry Goldsmith, Elmer Bernstein, Steven Schwartz, Danny Pelfrey, Charles Fox, Yuval Ron and other major composers with performances of their scores from memorable movies whose themes, resonating with Jewish heritage, are as significant today as when the films were made. Tickets, priced at $36 and $25, and $12 for full-time students with ID and children 12 and under, are available at FordTheatres.org or by calling (323) 461-3673. Songs from Beyond the Curtain - August 15th Songs Across the Curtain The program's title refers to the defiance of the Cold War by Schrogin and the L.A. choruses and singers for which he composed, at a time when works by Soviet Yiddish writers were shunned, despite their innovative modernity. English translations of all the texts, following their original rhyme and meter patterns, have been created by Yiddishkayt's Vortsman, Hershl Hartman. The new arrangements were made possible by donors to the Lilke and Szlame Majzner Memorial Fund. Family and friends of the composer will attend. Admission to this unique event is FREE, although voluntary donations are accepted. Joining Yiddishkayt as co-sponsors are: Ameinu, Arbeter Ring, California Institute for Yiddish Culture and Language, L.A. Yiddish Culture Club, Secular Jewish Humanists of L.A., and The Sholem Community. CELEBRATING FIFTEEN YEARS OF YIDDISHKAYT
SLINGSHOT 09/10: YIDDISHKAYT "BREAKING NEW GROUND"
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For the second year, Yiddishkayt has been named one of America's most innovative Jewish nonprofits in Slingshot 09/10, a resource guide for Jewish innovation.
