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| Author | : Herb Galewitz |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 68 |
| Release | : 2012-10-03 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0486110141 |
Sometimes hilarious and frequently profound, this collection of aphorisms includes observations and remarks from statesmen, writers, artists, philosophers, jurists, musicians, and celebrities — from the prophets of the Old Testament to Woody Allen.
| Author | : Ariel Books |
| Publisher | : Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 92 |
| Release | : 2003-09 |
| Genre | : Humor |
| ISBN | : 9780740738838 |
Jewish people have a knack for making mountains out of molehills¿with hilarious results. This Little Book serves up laugh-out-loud examples of the rich heritage of Jewish humor.
| Author | : Minna Lichtblau |
| Publisher | : Gramercy Books |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 1993-06-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780517037645 |
Rare Victorian Judaica illustrates a collection of inspirational, humorous, and thought-provoking parables, aphorisms, anecdotes, and proverbs.
| Author | : Jacob Richman |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 410 |
| Release | : 1952 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : Robson Books Limited |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Jewish wit and humor |
| ISBN | : 9781861052650 |
| Author | : Sally Ann Berk |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2016 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780316463539 |
This small, chunky volume presents the witty, wonderful, deadpan and droll insight of the Jewish culture. Chapters on Wisdom, Mitzvahs, Dybbuks, Proverbs, Jokes, Curses, Conventions, Mores (ethics), Love & Marriage, Men & Women, Children & Family provide reflections gleaned from a wealth of ancient, traditional and modern sources. The range of wise observations on the ways of the world, snappy one-liners, stories and expressions captures the spirit of the Jews throughout the centuries. Illustrated with sixty watercolor paintings, The Big Little Book of Jewish Wit & Wisdom will delight and engage even the toughest Jewish mother. Some examples: When we hear a baby laugh, it is the loveliest thing that can happen to us.--Sigmund Freud A child's wisdom is also wisdom.--Yiddish proverb I don't believe in the afterlife, although I am bringing a change of underwear.--Woody Allen May you lose all your teeth but one, and may that one have a cavity.--Anonymous (Yiddish curse).
| Author | : Sally Ann Berk |
| Publisher | : Black Dog & Leventhal |
| Total Pages | : 189 |
| Release | : 2013-02-26 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 1603762809 |
This small, chunky volume presents the witty, wonderful, deadpan and droll insight of Jewish culture and humor. With chapters on wisdom, mitzvahs, dybbuks, proverbs, jokes, curses, conventions, mores (ethics), love amd marriage, men and women, children and family--this captivating collection provides reflections gleaned from a wealth of ancient, traditional and modern sources. The range of wise observations on the ways of the world, snappy one-liners, stories and expressions captures the spirit of the Jews throughout the centuries. Illustrated with sixty watercolor paintings, The Big Little Book of Jewish Wit & Wisdom will delight and engage even the toughest Jewish mother. Some examples include: When we hear a baby laugh, it is the loveliest thing that can happen to us. -- Sigmund Freud A child's wisdom is also wisdom. -- Yiddish proverb May you lose all your teeth but one, and may that one have a cavity. -- Anonymous (Yiddish curse)
| Author | : Marnie Winston-Macauley |
| Publisher | : Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2013-02-05 |
| Genre | : Humor |
| ISBN | : 0740789465 |
"To me, the Jews are funnier than any other group. Why? Because they have had more trouble. And trouble is often the heart of humor."-- Steve Allen (who is not Jewish) from A Little Joy, A Little Oy Not just a slice of Jewish wit and wisdom, this collection is the whole challah*. By including over 350 entries from 200 sources, Winston-Macauley has amassed a unique cross-section of Jewish quotes, anecdotes, proverbs, history, biographies, jokes, unusual facts, "Yinglish," and much more. A Little Joy, A Little Oy showcases this rich and remarkable assembly of all things Jewish through the universal language of laughter and, yes, a few tears. A must in every Jewish household, A Little Joy, A Little Oy also makes the perfect holiday gift. *A rich twisted bread
| Author | : Bill Adler |
| Publisher | : New York : Dell |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 1969 |
| Genre | : Jewish wit and humor |
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| Author | : Chronicle Books |
| Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
| Total Pages | : 98 |
| Release | : 2013-02-19 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 1452115737 |
Decade after decade, Yiddish proverbs continue to capture the humor, warmth, and traditions of Jewish life. Now, the beloved Yiddish Wisdom (more than 100,000 copies sold) has been expanded with even more proverbs and fresh illustrations to be cherished by a new generation. With more than 150 folk sayings translated in Yiddish and English—from the whimsical and witty (Dress up a broom and it will also look nice/Az men batziert a bezem iz er oich shain) to the poignant (When one must, one can/Az me muz, ken men) and practical (When you look to the heights, hold on to your hat/Az du kukst oif hoicheh zachen, halt tsu dos hitl)—this treasured volume is the perfect gift for any celebration.
