Join us for an online course exploring Yiddish culture and language through film, TV and documentaries. Literally speaking, Yiddish means “Jewish.” Linguistically, it refers to the language spoken by Ashkenazi Jews — Jews from Central and Eastern Europe, and their descendants. Through films such as Menashe, and TV shows such as Shitsel, we will explore the rich history of the Yiddish language and discuss how it used today.
About Layah Lipsker
Layah Kranz Lipsker is a Boston-based Jewish educator and spiritual coach. For three decades, Layah has been sharing Jewish wisdom through engaging text study in Biblical literature and Midrash, through the lens of Kaballah. A research associate at the Hadassah Brandeis Institute, Layah is passionate about issues related to religion and gender and is the director of the Boston Agunah Taskforce, an organization focused on eliminating gender disparities in Jewish divorce practices. She serves as scholar in residence for spiritual retreats, trips to Israel, and lectures widely.