Our new series, The Yiddishists, will take place over five weeks, with talks focusing on the vibrant contributions of Yiddish speakers and writers to culture around the world.

If you know your kvetching from your kvelling, you’ll understand how Yiddish continues to exert a considerable influence on the descendants of Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants. For this session, two British writers explore the impact of Yiddishisms on their writing in English, with writer, poet, broadcaster and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen; and artist and poet Sophie Herxheimer.

This event will be held with our partners at Jewish Renaissance, and you can book your ticket here.