Yiddish Word of the Day: Kitsel
Kitsel. Tickle.
Click below to hear Momma J define kitsel in her own words, as well as provide some examples from her own life.
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Yiddish Word of the Day: Rugelach
Rugelach. A traditional Yiddish cookie – often filled with cinnamon, chocolate, or fruits.
Click below to hear Momma J explain this rolled cookie, though her personal variation is called “gevikult.” She won’t divulge her recipe, but does talk about other interpretations of this beloved treat.
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Ask Momma J: “What is Fermisht?”
Today’s Yiddish word is another reader submission.
Marie-Elena of New York wants to know “How would one spell in English the yiddish word which sounds like “fam-ished.” And does it mean confused or disorganized. Do you know the derivation?”
Fermisht. Mixed up in the head, a little crazy, overwhelmed, disorganized.
Click below to hear Momma J answer this question.
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Ask Momma J: “What does the word kepela mean?”
Today’s Yiddish Word of the Day is a reader submitted question from Sal in New Jersey who writes,
| “My Mom passed away last year. She used to say if I did something bright that I had a good kepala. I’m sure that the spelling is off but that is what it sounded like to me. Do you know how the word is spelled and what it means?”
The answer is kepela. Head, specifically when referring to a child. Click below to hear Momma J answer this question.
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Yiddish Word of the Day: Basheret
Basheret. Providence, foretold, predestined.
Today’s Yiddish word has mystical undertones. Click below to hear Momma J explain this word and how she has felt basheret in her own life.
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Yiddish Word of the Day: Pisk
Pisk. Loud mouth, foul mouth.
Click below to hear Momma J explain why one never wants to be called a “pisk” in polite conversation.
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Ask Momma J: “What does the Yiddish word ‘Ferblunget’ mean in English?”
Today’s post is a question sent to Momma J from Harold in Illinois:
| “How would you describe the word ferblunget?” |
To hear Momma J’s response, complete with an exciting story click below.
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Yiddish Word of the Day: Gorgul
Happy New Years from Momma J!
Gorgul. Throat, turkey’s neck.
Today’s Yiddish word shows a bit from the anatomical uses of the language. Click below to hear Momma J explain Gorgul and hear why it may be more familiar than it sounds.
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Yiddish Word of the Day: Simcha
Simcha. Happy celebration.
Click below to hear Momma J pronounce, define, and cite some examples of various types of simchas.
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Yiddish Word of the Day: Kvell
Kvell. To gush, to flow over with good feelings, often used referring to family or children.
Click below to hear Momma J talk about times she’s kvelled and how the word is used in context.
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