Today in Yiddishkayt

What happened in Yiddishkayt on this day in history? Who was born today? Whose yortsayt is observed? Learn about major figures in European Jewish culture.

Love Songs from a Neighboring Village

YidARTS Valentine's Day concert: masters of traditional music Michael Alpert and Julian Kytasty play songs of love from the landscapes of Ukraine.

A New Year for Yiddishkayt

It's the start of a new year, find out about Yiddishkayt's exciting new plans for 2012 from our new Executive Director.

Yiddishkayt Expeditions

Exploring the landscapes of Ashkenazic culture and the lost world in the historic European heartlands of Jewish life.

Helix Project — Making the Jewish Past Present

Our newest initiative creating the next generation of leaders in Jewish education and culture.

Yiddishkayt

LIVING | JEWISH | CULTURE

What is Yiddishkayt?

Yiddishkayt is the experience of Jewish life. It thrives in the homes and shared spaces of Jews throughout history. We provide an evolving habitat where you can learn to speak Yiddish, about Ashkenazi culture, and discover new traditions from the vast history of the Jewish people.

Yiddishkayt’s Mission

Yiddishkayt is the premier Yiddish cultural and educational center in Los Angeles dedicated to the study of Yiddish language, culture and history and to connecting generations old and new with their cultural heritage.

Connect to your Culture

Yiddishkayt initiated the Helix Project which sponsors travel for young Jews to Eastern Europe to rediscover their roots and retrace their family’s footsteps. We’re also the home of YidArts and Treftpunk, presenting and remixing the ever-expanding world of artistic expressions of Ashkenazi culture.