This is the Yiddish they didn't teach at Temple. This book gives readers the lowdown on how to really spit the Hebrew alphabet. With plenty of slang, curses, and idiomatic expressions, this book gives... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Talk Dirty Yiddish: Beyond Drek: The curses, slang, and street lingo you need to know when you speak Yiddish IF YOY WANT TO LEARN THE DIRTY WORDS OF YIDDISH IT IS THE BOOK TO READ.
Totally enjoyable reading!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
While I'm not Jewish and don't speak Yiddish, I did recognize quite a few of the phrases and actually laughed out loud at how some of the insults were worded. The format lends itself well to the overall enjoyment of the book as little factoid tidbits are strewn throughout. Those who do speak Yiddish will enjoy this book immensely, but even for those of us who do not, this book is both informative and a lot of fun.
Better than a 401K
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is the perfect book to give to someone who's just lost their job, their 401K or their sanity. It's hysterically funny and full of Yiddish curses that your grandparents used daily but never translated. You can almost smell the kugel, brisket and sponge cake on every page. It's simply delicious!
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