The return of Chanie Yaffe's Yiddish Class!

Dear All,

We are happy to announce that by popular request, Chanie Yaffe's Yiddish Class and Conversation Group resumes this Tuesday 11/17/2020 Rosh Chodesh Kislev, at 10 AM

This interactive group explores the rich tradition of the Yiddish language as well as the basic elements of Yiddish speech and grammar.

No particular level of knowledge is needed, just join us on zoom ( email or call office for link)

Or, call into zoom on: ( email or call office for link)

Or, join us on the Shul Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/bnai.torah.1

Looking forward to seeing you (virtually) On Tuesday at 10AM.

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