Spoken by the largest number of Jews for the longest period of time in the most countries all over the world of all Jewish languages, Yiddish is the key to understanding Eastern European Jewish life. This course is a continuation of Beginning Yiddish I, and it enables students to acquire further proficiency with Yiddish language and culture. Students will continue developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Yiddish, using textbook materials, original texts, audio-visual sources, and group work emphasizing student participation. Prerequisite: Beginning Yiddish I or instructor permission.