Saving Yiddish Zoom-Live from Movies of Delray #3

Nu, listen up, maydelakh un yingelakh!

No prior knowledge of Yiddish needed!

For 3 Tuesdays, starting November 25, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM EST on the miracle that is Zoom (with a little bisele help from the Meshuggener internet), join us—for a bisl Yiddish conversation, kvetching, and maybe a drop of naches! Join for 1 or all three.

This isn’t just another online class, oy vey. This is a Yiddish adventure, using the world-renowned curricula created by Columbia’s own Professor Miriam Hoffman. Taught by her son, the one, the only, your beloved professor, Avi Hoffman—(which is to say, my mother will be judging every kvetch and every punchline, so don’t be a schlepper!)

We’ll connect the ancient wisdom and deliciously dramatic roots of Yiddish with all the mishigas of modern culture—think Netflix with subtitles like your bubbe used to do, but with more gefilte fish jokes.

Hand-on, heimish, and farblondzhet, this course doesn’t just teach you to say “oy” with feeling, but dives deep into the humor, music, heartache, and joy that makes Yiddishkayt so irresistible. If you’re not laughing and crying at the same time, you’re not doing it right. Come, join a family of learners—the kind where everyone talks at once but somehow, everyone is heard.

So, put on your best virtual bubbe wig, unmute yourself, and let’s make some Yiddishkeit together—because as my mother says, “If you can’t laugh at yourself, don’t worry, we’ll do it for you!”

Yiddish Fun Series: Quotes/Testimonials:

"My friends and I who signed up for your class are really enjoying it. It brings back a LOT of memories." - A. Lewin

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"This is one of the highlights of my week." - C. Fritz

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Dear Avi:

Your classes and positive energy were

delightful. I would like for you & your mother to

know how wonderful it is for me to practice

and enhance, my knowledge of Yiddish,

and its colorful & wise expressions.

May you and your Mother Continue to

share your knowledge for many years.

-- Eva Berman

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Your class is unique. Not only is it fun, but the inclusion of history and culture provides a richness that is astounding. We think your mother is the leading world authority in Yiddish! - Maxine B.

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I wanted to commend you on a wonderful and informative and truly fun Yiddish class. Your knowledge in a variety of arenas are truly appreciated with some history, stories, music, literature, and culture. - M. Levy

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It was fun and informative. I’m looking forward to Yiddish FUN02.

• J. Kellner Matzek

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Your class was wonderful. Thank you. Can’t wait to start Yiddish Fun 02.

B. Greenberg
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I love that you're doing this. My parents spoke Yiddish at home almost exclusively; the sound of it brings back my childhood. - M. Weaver
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This is one of the highlights of my week - C. Fritz

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My friends and I who signed up for your class are really enjoying it. It brings back a LOT of memories. - A. Lewin

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It was fun. Thank you for a delightful course. - P. Fisher

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A fun and valuable experience. - D&J Opatow

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I love this course soooo much! Your class takes me home - B. Milgraum

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It has been an honor and a privilege to learn the Yiddish language and Yiddish culture, in your class. The classes have been delightful, nostalgic and meaningful...You added Yiddish music, poetry, comedy, art and history to enrich the curriculum. Thank you for your work, effort and dedication in preserving Yiddish for this generation and for future generations. - L. Harris

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You are hilarious informative and joyous thx so much ! Cheers, Mia Berman in nyc

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I am really enjoying the class. I love all the effort you and your mom put into it and all the interesting sayings, bits of history, audio clips, and newspaper items you share with us. Along with your obvious enthusiasm when teaching.

A shaynem dank! - Leyzer fun Vancouver Canada

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I attended the ershter klass of Yiddish fun-01 yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm taking the class because - in spite of the lack of Yiddish in our home - it gives me a comfortable, warm feeling to hear it.

• Alma Richardson

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I absolutely love you. The class is perfect , and you give exactly what I wanted. Thanks so much-

Sandee Bass

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