The New Joys of Yiddish (sku #TNJOY) The New Joys of Yiddish The perennial bestseller, completely revised and updated for the first time ever. by Leo Rosten Edited by Lawrence Bush Illustrated by: R. O. Blechman More than 25 years ago, Leo Rosten gave America its first authoritative and hilariously entertaining lexicon of Yiddish. The New Joys of Yiddish brings Rosten's masterful work up to date. Revised for the first time ever by editor Lawrence Bush, in close consultation with Rosten's daughters, it retains the spirit of the original - with its wonderful jokes, tidbits of cultural history, Talmudic and Biblical references, and tips on pronunciation - and enhances it with hundreds of new entries, thoughtful commentary on how Yiddish has evolved over the years, and an invaluable new English-to-Yiddish index. It also includes wondrous and amusing illustrations by renowned artist and cartoonist R. O. Blechamn.(528 Pages) 7.37"x9.25" Publisher: Random House, 2003 $18.00 Quantity:

Yiddish Wisdom (sku #YW) Yiddish Wisdom Yiddishe Chochma Illustrated by Kristina Swarner All the color, vibrancy, and humor of Yiddish is captured in this delightfully illustrated treasury of over 100 folk sayings in both English and Yiddish. From the sublime (Man thinks and God laughs/A mentsh tracht un Got lacht) to the practical (When you look to the heights, hold onto your hat/Az du kukst oif hoicheh zachen, halt tsu dos hitl), Yiddish Wisdom collects the best from the Old Country. The perfect icebreaker for social gatherings' mah jongg games, and coffee klatches, this enchanting volume also makes a charming gift for any happy occasion. 5 x 7 in; 80 pp; 35 Full-Color Illustrations Hardcover Kristina Swarner is a Chicago-based artist whose illustrations have appeared in Utne Reader and Sassy, among other publications. $10.95 Quantity:

Yiddish Wisdom for Marriage (sku #YWFM) Yiddish Wisdom for Marriage by Kristina Swarner Illustrated by: Kristina Swarner Translated by: Rae Metzler This illustrated treasury of Jewish wedding proverbs celebrates the joys of sharing your life with the one you love. More than 100 folk sayings (in both English and transliterated Yiddish) capture the warmth, truth, and humor of traditional Jewish proverbs on the cherished bond of matrimony. Ranging from the light-hearted (Delay is good for cheese, but not for a wedding. - Opleygn is nor gut for kez, ober nit far a khasene) to the poignant (When the heart is full, the eyes overflow. - Az dos harts iz ful, veln di oygn aribergisn) to the practical (If the will is strong, one will achieve it. - Az der viln iz shtark, vet men veln vi es mankht zikh), Yiddish Wisdom for Marriage embraces both the happiness and the tests of married life. With charming watercolors by Kristina Swarner, this intimate volume is a delightful inspiration and the perfect gift.(60 Pages) 5"x7" Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2002 $12.95 Quantity:

Yiddish Wisdom for Parents (sku #YFP) Yiddish Wisdom for Parents by Kristina Swarner Illustrated by: Kristina Swarner Translated by: Rae Metzler This treasury of more than 100 folk sayings in both English and transliterated Yiddish celebrates the bond between parent and child. Ranging from poignant (A child's wisdom is also wisdom. - A kind's khokhme iz oykhet khokhme.) to whimsical (Goofy goose, goofy goslings. - Fardreyte gandz, fardreyte gendzl.) to practical (First learn, then teach. - Ersht lern zikh, un dan lernen ondere.) Yiddish Wisdom for Parents encompasses the joys—and trials—of raising kids. Charming watercolors by Kristina Swarner illuminate the proverbs, making this intimate volume a delightful and inspiring reference and the perfect gift.(78 Pages) 5"x7" Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2001 $10.95 Quantity:

Yiddish With Dick and Jane: The New Basic Parody (sku #YWDAJ) Yiddish With Dick and Jane: The New Basic Parody by Ellis Weiner and Barbara Davilman view the world-famous Yidlit. Oy vey - a primer like no other! What better (or funnier) language than Yiddish to express those shades of feeling and nuances of meaning that plain old boring English just can't deliver? And who better than our old friends Dick and Jane, and their little sister, Sally, to teach us? The text uses the familiar rhythms of the original "Dick and Jane" primers, along with 40 all-new illustrations, to tell a timeless and classic story that everyone can relate to: what it's like to grow up in a perfect world and then come to terms with reality. You'll plotz. You'll kvell. You'll want to give copies to all your friends. So nu? What are you waiting for already? $14.95 Quantity: