Blech, Benjamin

Presents an introduction to the Yiddish language, explains how it differs from Hebrew, provides lessons in the Yiddish alphabet, words for simple conversation, social expressions, and vocabulary related to family, home, excursions, and other situations, and includes reading passages.

From the Torah to the High Holy Days, this neophyte tour of an ancient but living religion covers all the basic practices and beliefs of modern Judaism as it is currently practiced around the world.