Yiddishpiel

Yiddishpiel is a professional theatre company in Tel Aviv that performs works in the Yiddish language. Performances include Hebrew and Russian subtitles to make the shows accessible to audiences unfamiliar with the language.

The company was founded in 1987 to preserve the tradition of Yiddish theatre in Israel. Its creation represented a response to keeping this art form alive in modern Israeli society.

The company stages new productions each season, bringing plays by classical playwrights like Shakespeare to audiences through Yiddish language performances. In doing so, it keeps the language alive and present in the city's cultural life.

The theatre is located at Carlebach Road 7 in Tel Aviv and offers audio assistance devices and multilingual subtitles for visitors. These tools help anyone follow the performances comfortably, regardless of language background.

The company received the Itzik Manger Prize in 1997 for its work creating original Yiddish plays. This recognition marks its standing as an important institution for keeping the art form alive in contemporary times.

Location: Tel Aviv

Inception: 1987

Founders: Shmuel Atzmon Wircer

Website: http://yiddishpiel.co.il

GPS coordinates: 32.07328,34.77103

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22