YIVO@100: A Century of Yiddish Music and Folklore in Canada

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

Prosserman JCC | North York

Ashkenaz Festival
Publisher/HostAshkenaz Festival
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In this special event marking YIVO’s centennial, distinguished scholars and musicians will share their unique insights and artistry as we delve into the distinct legacy of Yiddish song collection in Canada. The event will include lectures by Itzik Gottesman and Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, interspersed with musical performances by Lenka Lichtenberg and Joseph Landau.
Founded in 1925, the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research has been THE destination over the last century for knowledge and research of Yiddish language, culture, and civilization. Through its treasured collections and robust programming and educational initiatives, YIVO has helped preserve the precious legacy of one thousand years of Ashkenazi Jewish life. While there is no official YIVO branch in Canada, the institution’s legacy has proliferated north of the border in numerous and notable ways, which our guests at this event will illuminate. The event is FREE but requires pre-registration.
More info and registration: https://ashkenaz.ca/event/yivo-at-100-a-century-of-yiddish-music-and-folklore-in-canada/
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Prosserman JCC, Lipa Green Building, Toronto, ON M2R, Canada, North York

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