Richmond Yiddish Week is a new festival inviting Richmonders of all backgrounds to explore Yiddishkayt (Yiddish culture) through cultural offerings around the city. Founded by young local Richmonders with a passion for preserving and celebrating this vibrant heritage, Richmond Yiddish Week is entirely grassroots and volunteer-run. Whether you’re a seasoned Yiddishist or just curious – Jewish or not – Richmond Yiddish Week has something for you!

Saturday, January 10: Kickoff Concert w/ My Son the Doctor and The Vulgar Bulgars at Gold Lion Cafe
Sunday, January 11: Yiddish Storytime at Richmond Library Main Branch
Monday, January 12: Yiddish Dance and Klezmer Music Workshop at Studio Two Three
Tuesday, January 13: Electric Rose: The Rose Cohen Experience at Révéler in Carytown
Wednesday, January 14: SHTTL (2022) Film Screening at VCU Commons Theater
Thursday, January 15: 'The Struggle with God in Modern Yiddish Poetry' Workshop at Quarry in Carytown
Friday, January 16: 'What is Yiddishkayt? An Introduction to Yiddish Language and Culture' at University of Richmond

Details and registration at https://www.richmondyiddishweek.com/schedule