This program combines rigorous classroom instruction with Columbia faculty as well as Yiddish-immersion activities with the Yiddish Farm staff. While students are not in class, they prepare meals, take care of the animals and enjoy games, campfires, Yiddish movies and meals among fluent Yiddish-speakers. By using Yiddish constantly, students  absorb the language more effectively.

No prior Yiddish knowledge is required.

GOALS OF THE PROGRAM:

- Finish an entire Yiddish textbook in 10 days. We use Colloquial Yiddish, by Lily Kahn (2012) .

- Be able to sing and understand 30 Yiddish songs.

- Read and understand an advanced history lesson in Yiddish.

- Communicate with native speakers of various Yiddish dialects.

DATES:

January 6 - 16

COST:

$500 (shared room on-site) 

$350 (commuter rate)

Registration closes on December 19. Click here to register.