Academics, Kvetchers, and Laugh-Lovers Unite
Yiddish Is Back In Session!

Avi Hoffman to lead a joyful fun-filled lecture series on the culture, history, and poetry of Yiddish:
Avi Hoffman’s Yiddish Fun01

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Carol Kassie
carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244

September 18, 2025

DELRAY BEACH, FL — Feeling farklempt about the state of modern language? Longing for a class that is equal parts brainy, bouncy, and a bisl nostalgic? Look no further—Movies of Delray is proud to announce the return of Avi Hoffman’s Yiddish Fun01, a hands-on participatory 3-week series using the original curricula crafted by Columbia University Professor Miriam Hoffman, while her son, the renowned actor and Professor of freylakh, Avi Hoffman, will lead the learning—and the kvelling.

Rooted in the rich academic tradition of Yiddish studies, this course isn’t just about language; it’s about culture, history, music, poetry, and chutzpah. NO prior knowledge of Yiddish required—just an open mind and a curiosity for the mishigas that makes Yiddish tick.

Yiddish may be an ancient language, but around here, it’s always in session—and always a little bit funny. Mazel tov to that!

Participants will:

• Engage with the same material taught at Columbia University (minus the tuition bill)
  
  
• Experience music, poetry, comedy, art, and plenty of “oy vey” moments
  
  
• Walk away with new words, lots of laughs, and an appreciation of how Yiddish shaped mainstream culture

Whether you are a curious academic or just curious about what your grandparents were muttering when they didn’t want you to understand, this course promises knowledge, nostalgia, and nakhes in equal measure. As one student raved, “Not only is it fun, but the inclusion of history and culture provides a richness that is astounding.” Others just call it “the highlight of my week.”

For more information Avi Hoffman’s Yiddish Fun01, to speak with Avi Hoffman, or to arrange to attend a session, please contact Carol Kassie at carol@carolkassie.com / 561-445-9244.

In the attached photo:  Avi & Miriam Hoffman
Photo credit:  Unknown

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Avi Hoffman’s Yiddish Fun01
Based upon material by Miriam Hoffman
Led by Avi Hoffman
Tuesdays: October 21, October 28, November 4
12 – 1 pm
Tickets: $18 per class / $48 for the series
For reservations:  561-638-0020
All classes will be held at
The Movies of Delray
7421 West Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 

Watch a testimonial video: