Bard-YIVO

Uriel Weinreich Program in Yiddish Language,
Literature, and Culture

Uriel Weinreich Program in Yiddish Language, <br />Literature, and Culture
Students at YIVO.
Program Dates: June 17-July 26, 2013
The YIVO-Bard Institute’s Summer Language Program offers peerless instruction in the Yiddish language and an in-depth exploration of the literature and culture of Ashkenazi Jews. Our core program offers intensive, 4-credit language courses at four levels: Elementary, Intermediate I and II, or Advanced. Classes meet Monday through Friday, with Sunday excursions and special events. Students will develop proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and cultural literacy.

This year, we are excited to offer afternoon and evening electives on Yiddish history, literature, theater, and food culture. Students will have many opportunities to pursue research in YIVO’s unparalleled library and archives. Classes will be held at Brooklyn College and at the YIVO Institute.

Our Locations

Beginning this summer, Weinreich Program summer classes will be held at Brooklyn College, New York. Some programs, events, and research seminars will take place at YIVO’s home institution,  the Center for Jewish History (15 West 16th Street, Manhattan)—where students may take advantage of YIVO’s extensive library—one of the world’s major collections of East European and American Yiddish culture. Our Locations

Our Faculty

The faculty and staff that bring the Yiddish program to life each summer comprise an impressive array of scholars, writers, and artists. This year the first-rate faculty includes Khane Gonshor, Itay Zutra, Sheva Zucker, and Perl Teitelbaum. MORE >>
Our Faculty

Campus Living

Students may choose to live in Brooklyn College’s Kenilworth Hall, which offers a number of options for shared rooms or individual suites. Students living at Kenilworth may choose to speak only Yiddish within the residence hall. MORE >>
Campus Living

Applying to the Program

The program dates for 2013 are
June 17 – July 26
All applicants must complete
the 2013 General Application.
The application deadline is
March 15 (scholarships and international students) and
June 1 (general admission) MORE >>
Applying to the Program