Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain Blog

"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 Eu...