In this course, students will learn through multimedia (online texts, archival documents, audio and video materials) about fascinating life and creativity of the major Yiddish author, Sholem Aleichem (1859 – 1916). We will read and discuss some of his letters, poems, fragments from his famous short stories and the most intriguing and exciting moments of his career as a writer. Intermediate Yiddish is taught by renowned Yiddish teacher Kolya Borodulin, of the Worker’s Circle, recipient of the 2019 Adrienne Cooper Dreaming in Yiddish Award!
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