Tag Archives: Yiddish

Tuchus

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Neil

Neil: “Maybe I should kill off the “Neilochka” name.” Sophia: “Why would you do that? Everyone knows you by that name.” Neil: “That’s the problem. It would be better branding if eveyone knew me as “Citizen of the Month.” I … Continue reading →

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The Wealthiest Man in Town

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Neil

(Mayer Kirshenblatt’s “Purim Play: The Krakow Wedding”) (translated from the Yiddish by Neil Kramer — ok, not really) The wealthiest man in town went to the village Rabbi and said, “All my life, I worked hard. I have become rich … Continue reading →

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Jokes in Yiddish

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Neil

Humor is very important. I’d rather hear good jokes than see a naked woman in my bedroom. Of course, if the naked woman was the one telling the jokes, I wouldn’t complain. Especially if she was also carrying a corned … Continue reading →

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Stars of David (or My Mother Will Find This Funny)

Posted on November 3, 2005 by Neil

On Wednesday, November 15, 2005, the 92nd St. Y, one of the premier cultural institutions of New York, presents a special program titled "Stars of David" — Jason Alexander, Leonard Nimoy and Kyra Sedgwick:  Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish. … Continue reading →

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