Pedagogy
Reflections on the teaching and learning of Yiddish, as well as downloadable guides, exercises, and lesson plans to use in the classroom.
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
Evaluate What You Don't Understand: Teaching Practical Skills in the Archives
An activity designed to teach archival skills.
Jun 16, 2016
Pedagogy
Yiddish in ale lender! Yiddish Summer Programs Roundup 2017
A short description of the many Yiddish language and culture summer programs on offer for 2017.
Jan 08, 2017
Pedagogy
From Kansas to Kentucky in a Jewish Literature Classroom: A “Creative Option” for Reflection Papers
Jessica Kirzane discusses a creative writing prompt for students in a course on American Jewish Literature and shares samples of students’ work.
Nov 19, 2017
Pedagogy
Exploring Yiddishland Outside the Classroom: Reports from the Field
A round up of three student “reports from the field” from the fall and winter semester 2020 showcasing the value of engaging beyond the classroom.
Mar 22, 2021
Pedagogy
Teaching and Producing Original Yiddish Radio
Shahar Fineberg describes the challenges and outcomes of hosting a radio workshop at a Yiddish summer program.
Nov 09, 2021
Pedagogy
Calling all Yiddish Studies Instructors: Un-Essays and Creative Projects
If you are an instructor of Yiddish Studies who has assigned unessay projects, we want to hear from you.
Apr 15, 2022
Pedagogy
Final Projects
These projects demonstrate not only how clever and creative students can be, but also the variety of ways that students can express and display their thought and learning.
Jul 13, 2022