Shana tova, happy new year, a zis gebentsht yor!

As we enter the yomim-neroyim (Days of Awe), we wish you a zis gebentsht yor – a sweet and blessed year ahead. May the joys of di khale mit honik (challah dipped in honey), der honik-lekekh (honey cake), and the blowing of the shofar fill your heart with sholem - peace ️and happiness this roshashone.

We also want to wish you a g’mar chatimah tovah – a gutn kvitl!

During this special time, we are filled with gratitude for the generosity that has helped our nonprofit organization, YAAANA, thrive. Your support has allowed us to preserve and celebrate our cherished Yiddish culture. As we continue our worldwide search for land for Yiddishland, your contribution, no matter the size, can help make Yiddish dreams a reality. We are also constantly on the lookout for interns and volunteers to strengthen our team.

The Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America (YAAANA) is a registered nonprofit in accordance with section 501(c)(3) of the IRC as Yiddish Arts and Academics of N America INC. Our EIN is 85-2064877. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

Please stay in touch and we hope to see you at our Fall events and classes!

Jana and the teams of YAAANA and Yiddishland California.

Art above is by Miriam Libhaber.