YIVO's mission is to study the thousand-year history of jewish life in eastern europe and russia in ALL its aspects: language, history, religion, folkways and material culture. YIVO's archive and library preserves a significant collection of materials on this subject. YIVO offers cultural events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, concerts, films, exhibitions and symposia. YIVO also offers adult education and yiddish language programs, scholarly publications, research opportunities and fellowships.