Dictionary of 1000 Jewish Proverbs

Dictionary of 1000 Jewish Proverbs

Author: David C. Gross

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780781805292

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The transliterated and translated proverbs are arranged by Hebrew subject; a complete index in English accompanies the text.


Mama Nazima's Jewish-Iraqi Cuisine

Mama Nazima's Jewish-Iraqi Cuisine

Author: Rivka Goldman

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780781811446

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When the Jews fled Iraq for Israel, they could not take their material possessions with them, but did take their rich cuisine. Delicious dishes like Smack ab Thum oo Rihan (Garlic and Basil Fish) and Burekas im Gevina veh Tered (Feta and Spinach Pie) are included in this unique book. Jewish Iraqi aphorisms and beautiful photographs complete this presentation of the foods of the Iraqi Jews. As the saying goes, Man yakle al ein au el'thum (Who desires the food, the eyes or the mouth?).


English-Yiddish, Yiddish-English Dictionary

English-Yiddish, Yiddish-English Dictionary

Author: David C. Gross

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780781804394

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This Yiddish-English dictionary includes over 4,000 Romanized word-to-word entries; an appendix of idiomatic expressions & proverbs; and an appendix of common words used in the English language.


The Proverbial "Pied Piper"

The Proverbial

Author: Kevin J. McKenna

Publisher: Peter Lang

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9781433104893

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With more than one hundred-fifty books and three hundred published articles on proverb studies that have attracted wide attention of folklorists around the world, it is little wonder that international scholars look upon Wolfgang Mieder as the modern-day Pied Piper of paremiology. For this festschrift, some of the world's leading proverb and folklore scholars have come together to commemorate Mieder's sixty-fifth birthday. Authors from Russia, Eastern and Western Europe, Israel, and the United States have contributed essays representative of the scope and breadth of Mieder's own impressive scholarship. The Proverbial «Pied Piper» honors Wolfgang Mieder's legendary contributions to the study of proverbs and contains new scholarship by some of the best paremiologists in the world.


The Basic Beliefs of Judaism

The Basic Beliefs of Judaism

Author: Lawrence J. Epstein

Publisher: Jason Aronson, Incorporated

Published: 2013-08-22

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 0765709708

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The Basic Beliefs of Judaism gives an updated overview of the belief system on which the Jewish faith is based. Author Lawrence Epstein takes a contemporary point of view, looking at how the basic beliefs of Judaism fit into the lives of modern Jews.


Money and the Way of Wisdom

Money and the Way of Wisdom

Author: Timothy J. Sandoval, PhD

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2013-09-12

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1594735506

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Powerful observations from the Book of Proverbs about life and money can inform your financial choices even today. These wise words are far more than one-dimensional pieces of folksy advice. Taken together, they form a coherent way of thinking about the world and the importance of committing to a life of wisdom. Directly encounter the key texts from Proverbs, their historical setting, their structure and purpose. See the impact their profound teachings can have on your financial life today as an individual, as a member of a community, and as a global citizen. Topics include: Kindness to the Poor and Vulnerable The Rights of the Poor and Other Socially Vulnerable Groups Justice in the Marketplace Borrowing, Lending and Surety Bribes and Gifts Wealth’s Advantages Wealth and Fundamental Equality


American Utopia

American Utopia

Author: Peter Swirski

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-07-08

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 0429628137

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From Black Tuesday to the White House, from Plato to Robert Nozick, from Eugene Debs to Richard Nixon, from Peter Cornelis Plockhoy to the hippie communes of the Sixties, from universal basic income to utopian basic income, from proverbial wisdom to multilevel selection, from Big Data to paleomorality, from Prisoner’s Dilemma to social-engineering Israeli kindergartens, from time travel to gene engineering, from the pretzel logic of meritocracy to deaggressing humanity, American Utopia maps the pitfalls and windfalls of social reform in the name of the human use of human beings. Interrogating the assumptions behind four outré utopias by Thomas M. Disch, Bernard Malamud, Kurt Vonnegut, and Margaret Atwood, the book interrogates the assumptions that have historically been central to the utopian project. Whence the seeds of social discontent? Whence our taste for egoism and altruism? For waging war and waging peace? Can we bioengineer human nature to specifications? Should we? Who makes better guardians: humans or machines? And who will guard the guardians?


You Can't Do Business (or Almost Anything Else) Without Yiddish

You Can't Do Business (or Almost Anything Else) Without Yiddish

Author: Leon H. Gildin

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 2001-09

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9780781808972

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Filled with definitions of popular Yiddish words, jokes, cartoons, and the author's own humorous comments and observations, this book provides a crash course (or refresher) on Yiddish that will have the reader laughing out loud and turning pages for more.


1,401 Questions and Answers about Judaism

1,401 Questions and Answers about Judaism

Author: David C. Gross

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 9780781809931

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Now in its fifth edition, this popular reference includes 100 new questions that address today's controversial issues. What is the Jewish attitude towards stem cell research? Are same-sex unions permitted within Judaism? David Gross draws on traditional Jewish law to answer these questions and many others. This collection presents a wealth of information about the Jewish religion and its cultural traditions. Its chapters are arranged by topics, such as Family Life, the Synagogue, Holidays and festivals, and Israel. This is essential reading for all Jews and for non-Jews seeking to learn more about this faith and its traditions.


Ladino-English, English-Ladino Concise Encyclopedic Dictionary (Judeo-Spanish)

Ladino-English, English-Ladino Concise Encyclopedic Dictionary (Judeo-Spanish)

Author: Elli Kohen

Publisher: Hippocrene Concise Dictionary

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 620

ISBN-13: 9780781806589

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This unique book is the first Ladino dictionary for English speakers! Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish or Judezmo, was the language spoken by the Sephardic Jews who settled in the Ottoman Empire after their expulsion from Spain in the 15th century. Definitions include word origins, the cultural context of expressions, and usage, making the book an invaluable reference tool for anyone interested in Romance and Oriental languages and/or Jewish culture.