Yiddish Wisdom: Humor and Heart from the Old Country by Christopher Silas Neal - Chronicle

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The heart is small and embraces the whole wide world. di klainer hartz nemt arum di groisseh velt.

Love is sweet, but it’s nice to have bread with it. di libeh iz zis, mit broit iz zi besser.

The ocean cannot be emptied with a spoon. me ken dem yam mit a lefell nit ois’shepen.

One hand washes the other (and both wash the face).

: D D TE E N H IZ IO IG R T R HO BU PY T I O U TR C T A IS O D N R FO

Yiddish proverbs capture the warmth and traditions of Jewish life­—from the profound and sublime to the whimsical and practical. This beautifully illustrated treasure collects more than 150 folk sayings handed down through countless generations. With translations in English and Yiddish, this volume is the perfect way to muse on the wit, heart, and rich history of the Jewish people, along with the vibrant color of the Yiddish language.

YIDDISH WISDOM

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YIDDISH WISDOM Humor and Heart from the Old Country

ein hant vasht di tsveiteh (un beideh vashn dem ponim).

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