Yiddish is seen as an intrinsic part of the Ashkenazie heritage, and as such, adds depth of meaning and lustre to our lives as Canadian Jews.
Yiddish education is a major focus.
Every day, hundreds of students, from junior kindergarten to university, are learning a language that could have been on the brink of extinction. Now this nearly lost language and culture is being introduced to a new generation. Classes extend from junior kindergarten through high school credit classes, and Yiddish conversation classes. Almost 20 years ago, the Yiddish Committee pioneered the introduction of Yiddish at the University of Toronto. Three courses are currently being offered funded through UJA Federation.