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Vida Castaline’s Oral History

3/14/2024

Vida Castaline’s oral history, donated to YIVO, is a rare testimony of impoverished and obscure Ukrainian Jews.

An Inexhaustible Operatic Inspiration

3/13/2024

Neil W. Levin continues his exploration of Yiddish opera under the auspices of his position as Anne E. Leibowitz Visiting Professor-in-Residence in Music.

YIVO’s Newest Online Course, Is Anything Okay? The History of Jews and Comedy in America, Launches March 21

3/7/2024

On Thursday, March 21, 2024, YIVO will launch the fifth course in the Shine Online Educational Series, Is Anything Okay? The History of Jews and Comedy in America. This course, along with all of YIVO’s Shine Online courses, will be free of charge.

YIVO Celebrates the Release of Alex Weiser's Newest Album, in a dark blue night

3/5/2024

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research is delighted to host the launch concert and party celebrating the release of in a dark blue night, the follow-up to Alex Weiser’s Pulitzer Prize nominated debut album and all the days were purple.

A Jewish Opera on a Hassidic Tale

3/4/2024

Neil W. Levin continues his exploration of Yiddish opera under the auspices of his position as Anne E. Leibowitz Visiting Professor-in-Residence in Music.

Continuing the Learning and Media Center's Pilot Phase

2/5/2024

Continuing its pilot phase this fall, the YIVO Learning and Media Center (YLMC) hosted six visiting groups.

YIVO Hosted Concert Performance of Reconstructed 'Shir-Hashirim'

2/5/2024

On December 11, 2023, YIVO hosted a concert performance of the songs of Joseph Rumshinsky and Anshel Shor’s 1911 operetta, Shir-hashirim: Dos lid fun libe, also known as “The Song of Love.”

October Days in Italy with YIVO

2/5/2024

Brian and Onella Stagoll reflect on their experiences during the 2023 Study Tour of Northern Italy.

YIVO's 2023 Roundup

1/25/2024

We are most grateful to our members and supporters, whose generous financial support ensured that YIVO was able to continue in its mission to provide enriching content to our global audience. Here are a few highlights from 2023.

YIVO is Participating in Carnegie Hall’s Fall of the Weimar Republic: Dancing on the Precipice festival

1/24/2024

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research is delighted to announce its participation in Carnegie Hall’s Fall of the Weimar Republic: Dancing on the Precipice festival. The New York City festival will explore one of the most complex and consequential chapters in modern history: Germany’s Weimar Republic of 1919-1933.