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All of YIVO’s online courses are free

"YIVO wants to help keep our spirits lifted and provide content to sustain our minds and soul,” said Jonathan Brent YIVO’s Executive Director & CEO.

Delve into the evolution of Yiddish theatre or learn about the rich history of Jewish life in Eastern Europe, Ashkenazi folklore and more. YIVO’s entertaining and enlightening Shine online courses feature an array of leading scholars and include nearly 1,000 archival objects.

To register for your free Shine online course, go to yivo.org/shine.

Please also take advantage of YIVO’s other free online resources:

• Past Public Programs Archives
o Watch hundreds of past public programs on our YouTube channel, from lectures and conferences to book talks and concerts, featuring award-winning scholars, writers, and artists. youtube.com/user/yivoinstitute

• Edward Blank YIVO Vilna Online Collections
o Explore YIVO’s prewar library and archival collections.
vilnacollections.yivo.org/

• YIVO Encyclopedia of Jews in Eastern Europe
o Access the world’s most comprehensive free online encyclopedia of Ashkenazi civilization. yivoencyclopedia.org/

• Online Exhibitions
o View our online exhibitions, which showcase treasures from our world-renowned archival and library collections. exhibitions.yivo.org/

• Digitized Archive and Library Material
o Search the YIVO Digital Asset Guide for a comprehensive overview of our digital assets, which will give you access to photos, audio and video recordings, online galleries, Yiddish theater works, books, and more.
libguides.cjh.org/c.php?g=980042&p=7087096

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