Fall 2026: Seminars & Electives (in English)

YIVO’s seminars & electives (in English) are held live, weekly on Zoom for 5 or 10 weeks (5 or 10 total sessions, 1.5 hours each). Conducted in English, these courses explore topics such as Ashkenazi Jewish history, literature, creative writing, queer theory and gender studies, music, and culture.

Classes are open to all learners: scholars and curious beginners alike. Enrollment is capped at about 20 students per class. All course details (Zoom link, syllabus, handouts, etc.) will be posted to Google Classroom.

This fall, YIVO is offering two seminars & electives (in English).

	[FALL2026] Pogroms and Jewish Self-Defense in the Russian Empire, 1881-1921 Instructor: Netta Ehrlich 10 sessions, Sundays October 11 – December 20, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:30pm ET Learn more
	[FALL2026] Bodies, Desire, and Sexuality in Eastern European Jewish History Instructor: Aleksandra Jakubczak 5 sessions, Tuesdays October 6 – November 3, 2026 | 6:00pm-7:30pm ET Learn more