Language, Literature & Culture

Yiddish Literature

Profiles and essays about Yiddish writers and literature, drawn from our collections and publications

Yiddish in Translation

Read new translations of Yiddish literature, learn about the Yiddish Book Center's translation initiative, and White Goat Press.

The Shmooze

The Yiddish Book Center's podcasts include conversations with Jewish culture makers, plus news and stories related to Yiddish language, literature, and culture.

Recordings of the Yiddish Book Center's Virtual Public Programs

These live stream video events were presented as virtual online programs and recorded. Offered weekly, these live online public programs will be recorded and posted here following the program.

The Yiddish Book Center's Decade of Discovery

A new initiative of the Yiddish Book Center’s designed to foster a deeper understanding of Yiddish and modern Jewish culture.

Pakn Treger

Our English-language magazine carries on the tradition of the original pakn tregers, who traveled from shtetl to shtetl in Eastern Europe bringing books and news of the outside world.

From the Vault

Unexpected finds from our collections and the stories behind them.

Bronx Bohemians

A blog about the salon of Yiddish poet Bertha Kling.

Handpicked

Each month, the Yiddish Book Center asks a member of our staff or a special friend to select favorite stories, books, interviews, or articles from our online collections.