Yiddish, the language of exile
TitreYiddish, the language of exile
Auteur
Call number909.04924/0046
N° d'objet02741c
Lieu de publicationNew York, New York, United States
EditeurViking Press
Année de publication
1976
Paginationpp55-63
MatérielArticle
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.
