YAAANA’s South African Yiddish Culture Showcase

Come learn about and celebrate Yiddish life and culture in South Africa! How did Yiddish-speaking Jews arrive in South Africa, and what sort of life did they build there? This event will feature several special guests who will answer these questions and more. The event will open with an account of the history of South African Yiddish speakers by Veronica Belling, followed by musical performances by Zola, Leigh Nudelman Sussman, and Caely-Jo Levy. Aron Gersh will then sing a beautiful rendition of the multilingual South African national anthem, “Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika”, with several verses translated into Yiddish. Stay tuned for updates, as there may be other guests joining us!

We sincerely hope to see you at this event; we are thrilled and honored to feature the talents and stories of our friends in South Africa. Please find the date, time, and registration information below: