Yiddish Book Center

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1021 West St
Amherst, MA 01002
+1 (413) 256-4900
http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Yiddish language and culture at the Yiddish Book Center. Explore the groundbreaking exhibition, Yiddish: A Global Culture which showcases the richness of modern Yiddish culture through hundreds of artifacts and personal stories. Stroll through the Writers Garden, picnic in the apple orchard, browse the bookstore for unique gifts and a wide selection of Yiddish and English books, and engage in a variety of events like lectures, screenings, and the annual Yidstock: The Festival of New Yiddish Music. Visit their website to plan your visit.

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4.04 reviews
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Scott O.
10/22/2014

Great museum Loved it Book center. i'm glad that Yiddish culture stays alive. what a gem GO here you prob won't regret it if you love yiddish culture

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D C.
7/8/2022

They are not clear and do not advertise their policies on their web site. I drove 3 hours to visit, thinking if the great Yiddish stories that I read from the advice of, and guided by the wisdom...

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Carl B.
5/29/2017

This is a national treasure, from the beautiful, Eastern-European-synagogue-inspired exterior architecture; to the open, delightful layout with many side areas for exploration; to the centerpiece...

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Joe S.
3/17/2008

Right on the campus of Hampshire College, sits this cultural gem dedicated to the preservation and advancement of Yiddish, the mother tongue for European Jews for over 1000 years. Started in the...

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