Pedagogy
Reflections on the teaching and learning of Yiddish, as well as downloadable guides, exercises, and lesson plans to use in the classroom.
Pedagogy
Yidish in ale lender! Harvard’s Campaign for Yiddish
Attracting students to Yiddish language courses is often a challenge; here’s an example of one teacher’s Yiddish ad campaign.
Oct 14, 2015
Pedagogy
Call for Contributions to Pedagogy Special Sections: Songs and Syllabi
In geveb’s pedagogy section puts out two new calls for teaching materials: songs and syllabi.
Oct 19, 2015
Pedagogy
Games for Small Groups
In geveb is sharing a series of games for use in Yiddish language classes.
Nov 01, 2015
Pedagogy
Teaching Morris Rosenfeld’s “Mayn rue plats”
Using Morris Rosenfeld’s song text to teach literary Yiddish and Yiddish orthography.
Nov 22, 2015
Pedagogy
Yiddish in ale lender! Yiddish Summer Programs Roundup
A short description of the many Yiddish language and culture summer programs on offer.
Jan 14, 2016
Pedagogy
In geveb in the Classroom: Getting to Know the Best Dressed Better
Yiddish teachers are always looking for good materials. Here, Jessica Kirzane demonstrates one way to use content from In geveb to structure and enhance her lessons.
Feb 17, 2016
Pedagogy
The Jew Box: An Interview with Eddy Portnoy
Sarah Zarrow interviews Eddy Portnoy about Yiddish pedagogy, jokers, and braiding khale.
Apr 14, 2016
Pedagogy
How Do You Say "Parents" in Yiddish?
Vardit Lightstone shares an LGBTQ-inclusive vocabulary worksheet, along with a reflection on its creation.
May 30, 2016
Pedagogy
Notes on Teaching Yiddish Literature and Critical Theory
Anna Elena Torres shares her reflections about, and syllabus for, the course “Gender and the Body in Yiddish Literature.”
Jun 02, 2016
Pedagogy
Evaluate What You Don't Understand: Teaching Practical Skills in the Archives
An activity designed to teach archival skills.
Jun 16, 2016