Frumspeak The First Dictionary of Yeshivish

Name: Frumspeak The First Dictionary of Yeshivish
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ISBN: 9781461628590

ISBN-10: 1461628598

ISBN-13: 9781461628590

Edition: N/A

Authors: Chaim M. Weiser

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"Frumspeak" examines the unique linguistic habits of Orthodox, native-born Americans. This book seeks to draw comparisons with parallel phenomena of Jewish linguistic creation including Yiddish and Ladino and reaches into the linguistic consciousness of the American Orthodox community to reveal how that community thinks, communicates, and educates.The Jewish religion molds the character of this community and determines how it works, builds a home life, celebrates, and educates children. By focusing on Jewish education, the community fosters an intimacy with the classic primary texts of Judaism. These texts are replete with memorable linguistic formulations, vivid imagery, and technical…

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List price: $36.99
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
Binding: E-Book
Language: English