The language of lost history.(Yiddish language book; excerpt from Jun-Jul 1997 issue of Civilization) From: Harper's Magazine | Date: October 1, 1997| Author: Chabon, Michael | COPYRIGHT 1997 Harper's Magazine Foundation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

A journalist who found an old copy of 'Say It in Yiddish' in a bookstore marvels at the number of phrases contained in the book and wonders where the authors thought that such a book might be useful. Modern Israel, treatment of Jews and other topics are discussed.

Probably the saddest book that I own is a paperback copy of Say It in Yiddish, edited by Uriel and Beatrice Weinreich. I bought it new, in 1993, but the book was originally published in 1958. According to the back cove...

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