Yiddish Farm

1. Where will people live?

2. What does the cost reflect?

3. Why is the beginner’s program more expensive?
4. What does a typical day look like?

5. Must I speak Yiddish the entire time?

6. What happens on weekends?

7. What is the guest policy?

8. How do I register?

9. I speak some Yiddish, but I am not advanced. To which program  should I apply?

10. I speak no Yiddish at all. Can I come for the beginners program and stay the whole summer? Will my Yiddish be good enough to keep up?

If you have any other questions, please contact us.

 

 

1. Where will people live?

Participants live on the farm. There are three living options:
-Large weatherproof tents elevated on wooden platforms.
-Trailers with beds inside
-In a bedroom in the bungalow

2. What does the cost reflect?

The cost reflects living expenses as well as programming expenses. Living expenses include rent and food, while programming costs include teachers, lecturers, and staff.

3. Why is the beginner’s program more expensive?

Teaching beginners enough Yiddish to be conversant within a few weeks requires a tremendous investment of labor and energy.

4. What does a typical day look like?

 Please click here to view the schedule. Please note that the schedule will vary from day to day, especially for beginners.

5. Must I speak Yiddish the entire time?

In general, yes. However, there will be opportunities to ask questions in English especially in the first two weeks of the program.

6. What happens on weekends?

On Friday, the work day will end at 2:00 PM so that people have enough time to prepare for shabbos. In addition to festive meals, there will be time set aside for those who wish to pray as well as shabbos-friendly activities such as theater-games, literature circles, lectures and sports. In general, fellows are expected to remain on-site for the weekends, although if other arrangements are necessary, this can be coordinated in advance.

7. What is the guest policy?

Guests may come during weekends. Some weekends will be Yiddish-only and others will be more open.

8. How do I register?

If you are a beginner, please click here to register. If you are advanced, click here.

9. I speak some Yiddish, but I am not advanced. To which program  should I apply?

If you aren't sure, you can apply to either one and once we interview you, we will place you according to your Yiddish proficiency.

10. I speak no Yiddish at all. Can I come for the beginners program and stay for the whole summer to do the advanced program as well? Will my Yiddish be good enough to keep up?

Absolutely. In fact, if you commit for the whole summer before the end of March, you will receive a special discount. 

 

If you have any other questions, please contact us.