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Rare Typescript by Martin Buber
A short German typescript by Martin Buber, signed, with handwritten corrections.
Sessions with Accessions: The Konstam/Brotter Family Papers
Tracing a woman’s transnational educational path in the twentieth century through materials donated to the YIVO Archives.
YIVO Explores the History of Polish-Jewish Relations with Key Figures in the Field
New York, NY – This fall, the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research will explore the complicated history of Polish-Jewish relations. It will partner with Fordham University and Columbia University for the “In Dialogue: Polish-Jewish Relations” series, and will present Dariusz Stola, the director of POLIN Museum. This year, tensions between the ...
Of Sukkahs and Refugees
A 17th-century book by the chronicler of the Khmel’nytski Uprising, written before he himself became a refugee.
Adam Michnik Discusses Antisemitism in 20th Century Poland at YIVO
YIVO presents historian and author Adam Michnik who will talk about the history of antisemitism and efforts to resist it in 20th century Poland. Introducing Michnik will be Andrzej Rojek, Chairman of the Board for the Jan Karski Educational Foundation.
Beware of Cows Who Chomp on Backpacks
A Yiddish hiking manual from 1927 provides detailed instructions on how to take children on nature walks.
Reflections on YIVO’s 2018 Literary Tour of Jewish Galicia
Eddy Portnoy reflects on YIVO’s inaugural Literary Tour of Jewish Life in Galicia.
Reflections on YIVO’s 2018 Lithuania & Poland Study Tour
Alex Weiser reflects on YIVO’s 2018 Lithuania & Poland Study Tour.
A Theatrical Introduction to Yiddish Language and Yiddish Theater
YIVO presents The Essence of Yiddish Theater, a theatrical introduction to Yiddish language and Yiddish theater.
YIVO Presents: A Special Evening
YIVO presents a special evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Uriel Weinreich Summer Program and honoring Chava Lapin.