Yiddish, the language of exile
TitleYiddish, the language of exile
Author
Call number909.04924/0046
Object number02741c
Place of publicationNew York, New York, United States
PublisherViking Press
Year of publication
1976
Physical descriptionpp55-63
MaterialArticle
ISBN0670510149
NotesArticle from the book '"Next year in Jerusalem' pp55-63
Description
Yiddish was the language of the Ashkenasic Jewish exile. The leit motif of Yiddish was, that if a day passes without misfortune it is a miracle from heaven. This is how the Jew in Eastern Europe thought and felt. It is the language of those who are afraid.