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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

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Bringing their recent debut to San Diego for two nights only, Seattle duo Jenny Peterson and Kaitlin McCarthy present a dance work of horror, humor, and friendship. Told through their distinctive aesthetic of the unhinged and uncanny, "DRIVE WOLVES MAD" tracks the aftermath of an inciting event and ambiguous line between victim and perpetrator. A musical score by Jenny Peterson riffs on predatory pop songs, altering and abstracting them as an act of reclamation. Peterson/McCarthy’s journey seeks to transcend archetypes authored by men, finding their way to a place of survival and remediation–a way to exist in a context of their own creation. Through the dance they move from a place of dissociation into states of empowerment–which sometimes looks like camaraderie, sometimes wild physical abandon, and sometimes a complete release of the societal obligation to be a palatable, consumable feminine entity. Featuring original costume design by Kaitlin McCarthy, this physical and vulnerable dance work culminates a decade of development in the duo’s most ambitious and risky performance to date! Visit: https://www.drivewolvesmad.com/

Set sail on a STEAM journey as the Classics Philharmonic Orchestra explores music inspired by the ocean and its inhabitants. With guest educators from Wildcoast, students dive into an integrated learning experience where the power of music fosters a deeper understanding of the crucial role oceans play on our planet. Featuring Conductor Dana Zimbric & The Classics Philharmonic Orchestra Designed for Pre-K – 6th Grade Social-Emotional Learning & Diverse Music CA Arts Standards & Lesson Plans Included Classroom Docents (request when you register) Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, 92101 (Downtown) – paid parking at Horton Plaza Garage – $10 Joan B. Kroc Theatre is at 6611 University Ave, San Diego, 92115 – free parking. Please note: students traveling in private cars are encouraged to attend our concerts at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre to avoid parking fees. For inquiries or assistance, please email us at chuber@classics4kids.org or call 619-231-2311. Please do not contact the theatres directly. Classics 4 Kids is a San Diego Unified School District-approved vendor with a Professional Services Agreement (PSA). Visit: Sound Waves: Water Music Classics 4 Kids on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Museum of Art joins brings their European Masters Collection to life in an exhilarating fusion of art and music. Imagination, creativity and collaboration unite in a vibrant world where where masterpieces sing and melodies paint. Featuring Conductor Dana Zimbric & The Classics Philharmonic Orchestra Designed for Pre-K – 6th Grade Social-Emotional Learning & Diverse Music CA Arts Standards & Lesson Plans Included Classroom Docents (request when you register) Balboa Theatre is located at 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, 92101 (Downtown) – paid parking at Horton Plaza Garage – $10 Joan B. Kroc Theatre is at 6611 University Ave, San Diego, 92115 – free parking. Please note: students traveling in private cars are encouraged to attend our concerts at the Joan B. Kroc Theatre to avoid parking fees. For inquiries or assistance, please email us at chuber@classics4kids.org or call 619-231-2311. Please do not contact the theatres directly. Classics 4 Kids is a San Diego Unified School District-approved vendor with a Professional Services Agreement (PSA). Visit: https://www.sandiegotheatres.org/event/2025/05/symphony-colors-melodies-masterpieces Classics 4 Kids on Instagram and Facebook