Looking for more than just a language class? Discover the warmth, wit, and wisdom of Yiddish at the University of Michigan. When you learn Yiddish, you are joining a joyful, vibrant community of learners. Come for the language, stay for the mishpacha (family). Register now for Fall classes! All levels welcome.
Students will learn the Yiddish language and explore its culture by combining language instruction with cultural immersion. Students will progress to a high level of fluency by examining Yiddish literary and historical texts, folklore, films, children's literature, and music.
Yiddish language study will allow you to fulfill the LSA language requirement (Yiddish 202).
Yiddish Offerings
- Yiddish 101 - Beginning Yiddish I
- Yiddish 102 - Beginning Yiddish II
- Yiddish 201 - Intermediate Yiddish I
- Yiddish 202 - Intermediate Yiddish II
- Yiddish 301 - Advanced Yiddish I
- Yiddish 302 - Advanced Yiddish II
- Advanced Yiddish offerings, as available (400-level)
Events and Workshops
- Events are scheduled throughout the year
- Workshops are available, as scheduled
Please enjoy our YouTube video of our Yiddish students singing Harshl.
