Yiddish Wisdom : Yiddishe Chochma
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The wisdom of Yiddish sayings addresses life's essential questions with a healthy dose of sarcasm. Kristina Swarner culled over 100 sayings of old-world wit, included English translations for all, and added her own Chagall-like illustrations. There's the snide "The masses are asses" (der oilem iz a goilem), the wise "Loans will get you moans" (borgen macht zorgen), and the profound "If you lie down with the dogs, you get up with the fleas" (az me shloft mit hint shtait men oif mit flai). They're a delight to read, a challenge to memorize, and a pleasure to recite.
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All the color, vibrancy, and humor of Yiddish is captured in this delightfully illustrated treasury of over 100 folk sayings in both English and Yiddish. From the sublime (Man thinks and God laughs/A mentsh tracht un Got lacht) to the ?practical (When you look to the heights, hold onto your hat/Az du kukst oif hoicheh zachen, halt tsu dos hitl), Yiddish Wisdom collects the best from the Old Country. The perfect icebreaker for social gatherings' mah jongg games, and ?coffee klatches, this enchanting volume also makes a charming gift for any happy occasion.
Yiddish Wisdom : Yiddishe Chochma
Yiddish Wisdom : Yiddishe Chochma,Kristina Swarner,Chronicle Books LLC,0811812022,Folklore & Mythology - Folklore,General,Humor,Judaism - General,Proverbs, Yiddish,Quotations,Sociology,Translations into English,Yiddish Literature,Social Science / General,Reference
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