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An American Jew's fervent sojourn to Eastern Europe in search of family history

Dictionary of Jewish Usage: A Guide to the Use of Jewish Terms is a unique and much needed guide to the way many Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic words and meanings are used by English speakers. Sol Steinmetz draws upon his years of dictionary editorial experience, as well as his lifelong study of Jewish history, traditions, and practices, to guide the reader through the essentially uncharted territory of Jewish usage. Dictionary of Jewish Usage clarifies the meanings of Jewish terms that have been absorbed into English, as well as the transliterated Hebrew terms from sacred texts that reflect differing pronunciations. The Dictionary also explains terms that are often misused, sheds light on the meaning of clusters of terminology, and delineates the etymology and pronunciation of many words, making this Dictionary an invaluable guide for anyone curious about Jewish usage.

Jews have had a long and illustrious history, and it is not surprising that over the centuries many misunderstandings, myths, misconceptions and bubbe meises have been circulated and handed down from generation to generation. The process has continued through our own day.

Typescript, dated opening night Oct. 30, 2006. Used by The New York Public Library's Theatre on Film and Tape Archive on Jan. 25, 2007, when videotaping the stage production by Lincoln Center Theater at Mitzi E. Newhouse, New York, N.Y. The production was directed by Bill Rauch.

Everyone in the dating scene should read Shani Stein's book, Includes: -Step-by-step guide to focusing and finding an appropriate spouse -Clear, concise action steps -An interview with a shadchan (matchmaker) -Humorous dating stories -Advice for parents of daters.

This Festschrift celebrates the multifaceted career of Raphael Patai, presenting twenty-two articles on Jewish folklore and mythology, Jewish and Middle Eastern ethnology and anthropology, the social psychology of Arabs and Jews, Jewish cultural history, and Zionism. All of these are fields in which Raphael Patai has made major contributions.

A dialogue between two friends on the way to synagogue on matters concerning God, religion, evolution, science, knowledge, ignorance, truth, faith and skepticism.