Dear friends,

As we informed you in our message dated April 17^th, the “Paris Yiddish Center-Medem Library” has contracted to purchase new and larger premises located in the neighborhood of the République, not far from our present building.  The Medem Library represents the largest collection of Yiddish books in Europe, and our collections continue to grow. The Center itself has been expanding its activities and attendance to the point where our present building can no longer accommodate its users. For this reason, a move to new quarters is absolutely essential and, given the rising cost of rental in Paris, the only option is to buy.

 A certain amount of funds for this project will certainly come from the various institutions, governmental and non-governmental, that have given their support over the years (the city of Paris, the Ministry of Culture, the Shoah Foundation, etc).  But nearly half of the budget for this acquisition will have to come from our own sources, and for this we need the support of all our friends.

We are counting on you to add your financial contribution to this project.  If you believe, as we do, that it is vital to preserve the Yiddish heritage in literature, music, press, cinema, etc. and to transmit the language and culture to the younger generation through courses and cultural activities, then you will agree that this is a worthy project.  

How can I contribute

If you live in France:
— download the donation form and send it with your check to the following address:

—  OR come to visit our Center and bring your gift in person. If you want to learn more about this project, come to the Center on Sunday, June 1^st between 2.00 to 5.00 p.m. and we will give you all the details and the latest information. 

If you live in the United States:
— download the Donation Form for the U.S. and send it with your check (in U.S. $, tax deductible) to: 

 The American Friends of the Medem Library, Inc. has been granted an exemption from United States Federal income tax by the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as a public charity, as described in Sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code.  All contributions to the American Friends of the Medem Library, Inc. are deductible from United States Federal income tax pursuant to Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.

If you live outside of France and the United States:
— You can make a donation with your credit card. Download the special donation form and send it (by mail or fax) to:

In what other ways can I support this project?

—  Inform your friends by passing on this message;  
—  If you belong to a synagogue or other Jewish group or association, (Jewish circle or landsmanshaft), speak to the administrators to see if they will make a donation; 
—  If you own your own business, you may wish to contribute in the name of your company;
—  If you would like to hold a fund-raiser at your own home, contact us for information.  

 We thank you in advance for any support you can give us.

 Documents attached:
Donation Form (France)
Donation Form (USA)
Donation form (Other countries)
Our former message about the project
Yiddishweb, the official website of Paris Yiddish Center-Medem Library
Staff of Paris Yiddish Center-Medem Library