The new Joys of Yiddish

Description:

An updated version of the informal dictionary which offers the history and folklore behind Yiddish and Hebrew words as well as literal translations adds information on linguistic and cultural changes since Rosten's day.

subjects: Jewish wit and humor,  Yiddish language,  Humor,  Foreign words and phrases,  Influence on English,  English language,  Yiddish,  American wit and humor,  Yiddish language, influence on english,  English language, foreign words and phrases,  Foreign language instruction, yiddish