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YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

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What We Do

What We Do

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research is dedicated to the preservation and study of the history and culture of East European Jewry worldwide. We are the home of the foremost archives and library on this history and the presenter of acclaimed exhibitions, concerts, and lectures. For nearly a century, YIVO has pioneered new forms of Jewish scholarship, research, education, and cultural expression.

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By the Numbers: Our Impact

  • Archives & Library

    24 mil

    Documents

  • Archives & Library

    400K

    Volumes of books

  • Archives & Library

    250K

    Photographs

  • YIVO Encyclopedia

    200K+

    Visitors each year

  • Shine Online Educational Series

    30K+

    Students from 70+ countries

  • Public Programs

    50+

    Events each year

  • Public Programs

    5K+

    Attendees

  • 2024 Yiddish Summer Program

    78

    Students from 12 countries

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