Yiddish Word of the Day: Mensch
Mensch. Literally, a human being. More specifically good person, one who goes out of their way to do positive things.
Click below to hear Momma J define this Yiddish word and recall a mensch from her own life.
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Yiddish Word of the Day: Kitsel
Kitsel. Tickle.
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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.
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Ask Momma J: “What do think happened to your brother Kalman?”
In another Frequently Asked Question to Momma J she explains what she thinks may have happened to her brother Kalman after the Holocaust.
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Ask Momma J: “What do you want your great grandkid’s grandchildren to know about the Holocaust and its survivors?”
Leon asks, “Momma J – As a survivor of the Holocaust, what do you want to your great grandkid’s grandchildren to remember?”
Hear Momma J’s response to this heavy question below.
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Bungalow Colony Memories Conclusion: Part III
In this final recollection of time spent in the Catskills, Momma J addresses precious privacy issues and how to cram family and friends into just two rooms!
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Yiddish Word of the Day: Mishpocha
Mishpocha. (Meesh-Puh-Chah) Family.
Hear Momma J correctly pronounce and define how to say family in Yiddish below:
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