Yiddish is the language of Ashkenazic Jewry. The Yiddish language, literature, poetry, theater and music have a rich heritage. Our mission is to preserve and foster the Yiddish language (mame-loshn) and the associated Yiddish culture via the International Association of Yiddish Clubs (IAYC).

Specialties of Der Bay:

1) Der internatsyonaler kalendar has Yiddish events
2) Lists: Yiddish Teachers, Yiddish Clubs, Performers, Klezmer Bands
3) Caveats for translators and a List of Translators
4) The Yiddish Network (TYN) with contacts in 35 countries
5) International Assoc. of Yiddish Clubs (IAYC) and Conferences
6) Links to great Yiddish sites and other Jewish sites
7) International Pen Pal (briv fraynd) over 450 participants
8) Clearinghouse: Major U.S. & Canadian Yiddish Events
9) Yiddish for the disabled