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Yiddish Book Center

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1021 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256.4900 www.yiddishbookcenter.org/
The Yiddish Book Center is located on the grounds of “Hampshire College, Amherst, MA.” Once you arrive on campus, follow signs to the Yiddish Book Center.
The world’s first Yiddish museum, the Yiddish Book Center is home to permanent and visiting exhibits; two performance halls with a year-round schedule of educational programs, concerts (including the annual Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music), films, and events; an English-language bookstore; and a million Yiddish books. It is a 2014 recipient of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the highest honor conferred on museums and libraries for service to the community. The Yiddish Book Center is a non-profit organization working to tell the whole Jewish story by rescuing, translating, and disseminating Yiddish books and presenting innovative educational programs that broaden understanding of modern Jewish identity.

July 2019

Yiddish Book Center, Yidstock

July 11 - July 14
Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002 + Google Map

The 8th annual Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music will feature a headlining performances by a diverse group of groundbreaking, innovative bands and performers. Don't miss out on what promises to be a great festival of music and related events. Yidstock takes place—rain or shine—at the Yiddish Book Center from July 11-14. CONCERT SCHEDULE · Thursday, July 11 8 - 9:15 p.m. | Daniel Kahn & The Painted Bird Friday, July 12 The Helen & Irving Sunshine Memorial Concert: 2:30…

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