National Yiddish Book Center

The National Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States, on the campus of Hampshire College, is a cultural institution dedicated to the preservation of books in the Yiddish language. It is a member of Museums10 and is a non-profit institution, and its cultural programs are funded by memberships and grants. The Center was founded in 1980 by Aaron Lansky. It claims to be the first organization of English-speaking American Jews ded... More

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National Yiddish Book Center Headquarters

1021 West Street
Amherst Massachusetts 01002
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