Yiddish

“Charming and highly readable … Weinstein succeeds in her efforts to recreate the sound of a world that is gone forever.” — The Washington Post


“Reads like a folktale peppered with passionate characters.” — The Boston Globe


“A serious, yet accessible book.” — The Los Angeles Times


“Buoyed by amusing Yiddish proverbs and jokes, Weinstein provides an orderly outline to a nonorderly subject.” — The Associated Press


“A testament both to the vibrancy of Yiddish and to Weinstein’s deep affection for the languae that surrounded her growing up in teh postwar Bronx.” — Newsday


“Evocative, informative, and accessible.” — Publishers Weekly


“A popular history of Yiddish designed for the laity, each chapter offering a snapshot of the language in a given historical timeframe.” — The Forward


“A captivating and lively retelling of the history of Yiddish.” — Moment

Miriam Weinstein writes about family, friendship, how we navigate time, and how we make meaning in our lives. Starting as a documentary filmmaker, then moving into print journalism, she won awards in many categories. Her other books include The Surprising Power of Family Meals and All Set for Black, Thanks.

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