Movie Night: Welcome to Yiddishland

Next date: Sunday, 07 December 2025 | 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Join us for the full cinema experience—popcorn, choc tops and all—as we present "Welcome to Yiddishland," the story of the revival of the Yiddish language, one that follows artists from around the world across numerous disciplines as they reignite the use of the 'mother tongue' in music, theatre, opera and literature.

'Yiddishists' are an exciting, progressive and creative Jewish subculture. This film shines a light on them, their progressive artistic works, and the significant impact Australia's Yiddish arts scene has on this global community. From an acclaimed Yiddish-language version of Yentl in Melbourne, to Barrie Kosky’s latest trailblazing production in Berlin. The artists and performers in the film all have found solace, identity, and inspiration in its rich traditions and culture.

In "Welcome to Yiddishland," acclaimed Australian director Ros Horin offers audiences a positive, nuanced, empowered, and inclusive depiction of Jewishness.

Director Ros Horin will be in attendance on the night to introduce the film.

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“What a wonderful movie, awakening the world to the revival in Yiddish culture, especially music. And what a feat of stamina, and creativity over many continents.” – New York Times

“Captures the talent and devotion of musicians choosing Yiddish.” – Forward