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Let Us Yiddishize You! Join Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh, founder of the Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA), for a lively and engaging introduction to the world of Yiddish! You'll get a taste of the rich history of the Yiddish language and culture and learn a few basic expressions and a fun Yiddish song along the way. No prior experience needed - just bring your curiosity and your voice!
Jana Mazurkiewicz Meisarosh is a PhD candidate in the Slavic Department at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is working on her dissertation on Yiddish Theater in Communist Warsaw. Originally from Poland, Jana holds a Master of Arts degree in Polish Philology and Jewish Studies from the University of Wrocław. Jana is not only a practicing academic but also an active theater artist and critic. She is an actor, director, playwright, and producer of Yiddish theater. In October 2017, she moved to San Diego and launched the Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) . Feel free to contact her at: jana@yiddishland.ca
Free | Register at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.
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