Discover the joy of Conversational Yiddish in this lively program filled with proverbs, folklore, music, and humor—mit a bissel history and literature! Learn how to “kvetch, kvell, and kibbitz,” whether you're a beginner or already familiar with the language. No prior knowledge is needed, and all levels are welcome, from novice to fluent speakers. This engaging experience offers something for everyone, blending cultural insight with practical conversation skills. Materials will be provided. Come join the fun and bring a little Yiddishkeit into your life! Space is limited to foster engagement.

Riva Ginsburg, a native Yiddish speaker born in a post-WWII displaced persons camp, has taught Yiddish Language and Culture at SUNY Binghamton—home to the nation’s largest Yiddish program under her tenure—and at Florida Atlantic University. A daughter of Holocaust Resistance fighters, she lectures widely on Jewish Resistance and post-Holocaust generations, and presents educational programs through FAU Lifelong Learning and community organizations.