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Support YIVO this Rosh Hashanah
Your support will fuel new education and public programming, enriching our lives today and providing the next generation with access to the treasures and stories in the great continuum of Jewish history.
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Learn with YIVO this fall!
This fall we are offering a variety of courses, held on Zoom or in person. Join us and students from around the world! Space is limited and classes fill up quickly, so be sure to register today.
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EXHIBITION NOW ON VIEW
Runaway Husbands, Desperate Families
The Story of the National Desertion Bureau
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What We Do
The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research is dedicated to the preservation and study of the history and culture of East European Jewry worldwide. We are the home of the foremost archives and library on this history and the presenter of acclaimed exhibitions, concerts, and lectures. For nearly a century, YIVO has pioneered new forms of Jewish scholarship, research, education, and cultural expression.
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Archives & Library24 milDocuments
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Archives & Library400KVolumes of books
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Archives & Library250KPhotographs
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YIVO Encyclopedia200K+Visitors each year
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Shine Online Educational Series30K+Students from 70+ countries
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Public Programs50+Events each year
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Public Programs5K+Attendees
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2024 Yiddish Summer Program78Students from 12 countries