4749840
9780061132179
"[T]his is not a kitschy book about a folksy language spoken by quaint, elderly Jews. It is, rather, an earthy romp through the lingua franca of Jews, which has roots reaching back to the Hebrew Bible and which continues to thrive in 21st-century America.... [A] fascinating look at how, through the centuries, a unique and enduring language has reflected an equally unique and enduring culture." [starred review]Wex, Michael is the author of 'Born to Kvetch Yiddish Language And Culture in All Its Moods', published 2006 under ISBN 9780061132179 and ISBN 0061132179.
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