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This 5-session course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Yiddish. We will start by learning the alef-beys (Yiddish alphabet) and basic pronunciation. By the end of the course, students will be able to read the letters, introduce themselves, use common greetings, and understand basic vocabulary for everyday situations. Each session will conclude with a new Yiddish song from the rich transnational Yiddish repertoire. Whether you’re learning for personal or professional reasons, this short, engaging introduction will offer a good start for your Yiddish journey. When: Sundays 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PT / 1:30-p.m. 2:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. in Central Europe: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2 Cost: 5 classes for $180 (early bird, if paid before December 22), $200 (regular price, if paid after December 22) Teacher: Julia Koifman Julia Koifman studied Slavic and German Studies in Berlin and Moscow, as well as Yiddish and Jewish Studies in Potsdam, Haifa, and New York. She worked at the Institute for Slavic Studies at Humboldt University and served as a tutor for Yiddish language and literature at the University of Potsdam. Her MA thesis is a comparative analysis of short stories by the Yiddish authors Rokhl Brokhes and Roze Palatnik. Julia also translates Yiddish literature into German and English. Please see our Events Calendar and Other Upcoming Events! Visit: Yiddish for Absolute Beginners Yiddish Arts and Academics on Instagram and Facebook

Join the San Diego Fire Department and Mavericks Beach Club for the BIGGEST Charity Event of the year – the 9th Annual SDFD Mustache Madness! The event will take place on Thursday, October 17th, from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., and includes a live music performance by Hairforce, a mustache competition, raffles, one-of-a-kind silent auction, drink specials, and much more! 80’s costumes are encouraged. At $20 for general admission and with GA/raffle ticket combos available, 100% of ticket proceeds will benefit Firefighter Aid. Tickets are available on Mavericks’ website, under the ‘Event Tickets’ tab. Firefighter Aid’s mission is to provide charitable assistance to firefighters and their families in times of need and promote awareness of firefighter health and safety issues and the impacts they have upon their families and communities. Visit: https://maverickssd.ticketsauce.com/e/mustache-madness-9

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego Visit: https://feverup.com/m/198876?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=impact&utm_campaign=198876&utm_content=4738271_Event%20Vesta&irclickid=S0rU-02VfxyKRHUWFnwP5RPHUkCySvR33QZCUU0&irgwc=1 Candlelight Concerts on Instagram and Faceook