Yiddish in America: Essays on Yiddish Culture in the Golden Land by Edward S. Shapiro Holocaust History Little Ruth’s mom taught her

Little Ruth’s mom taught her to be a lady—which meant to be her own independent self

Shepard ceased to be observant by the time he entered college

Klezmer also addresses the place of musicians and celebratory music in Jewish society

remained at home to earn money in order to pay the Polish family who hid her two children

Yiddish in America: Essays on Yiddish Culture in the Golden Land by Edward S. Shapiro Holocaust History Little Ruth’s mom taught herYiddish is a rich, complex, and multilayered language, and that complexity is reflected in Yiddish culture. In Yiddish in America, Edward S. Shapiro has gathered a collection of lively essays on Yiddish literature, music, film, and journalism in the United States. This accessible volume demonstrates the enduring value of Yiddish culture through its reliance on solidarity, its artistic adaptability, and its balance of secular and religious