Yiddish Wisdom: Humor and Heart from the Old Country

"The tongue is the pen of the heart/Di tsung iz der feder fun di hartz" and more sayings that sum up Jewish character and culture from generations past.

Decade after decade, Yiddish proverbs continue to capture the humor, warmth, and traditions of Jewish life. Now, the beloved Yiddish Wisdom 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 (Dr...