Library

1001 Yiddish Proverbs

The colour, wisdom, humour and imagination all form the basic of this wonderful collection of some very familiar lines. Can't help but make you smile.

Jewish Humour

A variety if Jewish jokes form the Yiddish-speaking world; some funny, some cynical, some poignant.

Never Say Die! (A Thousand Years of Yiddish in Jewish life and Letters)

Probably the most comprehensive study of Yiddish and its effect on language, people and history which has ever been compiled. This massive work has covers: Socio-historical Perspective, Orthodoxy, Modern Movements, Historic Moments. Institutions for formal study, shifts in language (geographically as a result of world events, its influence in drama, theatre, poetry, media and in daily life. Fishman's work is overwhelming in its scope, exacting in its scholarship, and a miracle of coalition representing a life-time study. A gift to KK library from Gella and Shikl after their visit to us in the early spring of 2007. We are privileged to have met them and to have this valuable work.

The All-Jewish Cartoon Collection

As it says on the title page, 'strictly Kosher (U) Prepared Under Rabbinical Supervision.' Funny, five-minute romp through what makes us Jewish and makes us laugh.

The Joys of Yiddish

From the Doyen of popular Yiddish publications, this A to Zed of Yiddisher terms (along with some history and religious education), is a lovely little reference book. It's not called a 'Joy' for nothing.

The Taste of Yiddish

A humorous guide to Yiddish. Includes chapters on 'the Yiddish Tam,' 'Popular Terms and Expressions,' and 'How English is Affected' with plenty of American examples and short stories. Some of these expressions will sound very familiar. If you don't think your Yiddish is showing, you will change your mind after reading this book.

Yiddish Wisdom, Humour and Heart from the Old Country

Lovely illustrated book with Yiddisher sayings-some serious, some sad, plenty humourous.