Yiddish Wisdom: Humor and Heart from the Old Country

by Christopher Silas Neal

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Decade after decade, Yiddish proverbs continue to capture the humor, warmth, and traditions of Jewish life. Now, the beloved Yiddish Wisdom (more than 100,000 copies sold) has been expanded with even more proverbs and fresh illustrations to be cherished by a new generation. With more than 150 folk sayings translated in Yiddish and English--from the whimsical and witty (Dress up a broom and it will also look nice/Az men batziert a bezem iz er oich shain) to the poignant (When one must, one can/Az me muz, ken men) and practical (When you look to the heights, hold on to your hat/Az du kukst oif hoicheh zachen, halt tsu dos hitl)--this treasured volume is the perfect gift for any celebration.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1452115737

ISBN13:9781452115733

Release Date:February 2013

Publisher:Chronicle Books (CA)

Length:96 Pages

Weight:0.63 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.2" x 7.1"

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Foreign Language Foreign Language Dictionaries & Thesauruses Foreign Language Fiction Foreign Language Learning Foreign Language Study Foreign Language Study & Reference Foreign Languages Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections

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