Sholem Aleichem (1859-1916) was a Yiddish novelist and playwright who wrote humorous tales about common Russian Jews who lived in small towns. His stories, especially "Tevye's Daughters," formed the basis for the musical "Fiddler on the Roof." This collection contains five humorous stories: The Clock Fishel the Teacher An Easy Fast The Passover Guest Gymnasiye
Sholem Aleichem (1859-1916) was a Yiddish novelist and playwright who wrote humorous tales about common Russian Jews who lived in small towns. His sto...
Menachem Mendel was the quintessential luftmentsh - always seeking a livelihood but not seeking it where a livelihood was to be found. His exasperated wife had no luck bringing him down to earth. This is a facsimile edition (blown up so the print is larger) of the 1948 edition.
Menachem Mendel was the quintessential luftmentsh - always seeking a livelihood but not seeking it where a livelihood was to be found. His exasperated...