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Each month in this space, L'Chayim will present a Yiddish lesson
entitled, "Du Redst Yiddish (Do You Speak Yiddish?)," whose aim is to
encourage further study of Yiddish. The lesson will include a brief story
utilizing the Yiddish words to be studied, a vocabulary list with English
translations and a family activity which involves using the new words. Two
books which may be helpful for beginning Yiddish students are "Yiddish
for Beginners" by Dr. Joffen and "Der Yiddisher Lerer" by Goldin.
Weinreich's "English-Yiddish Dictionary" also may be useful. At the
conclusion of each lesson will be a suggested list of books for persons who
wish to further their knowledge.
The lessons were prepared by Mary Koretz of Oak Park. She has
taught both children's and adult classes in Yiddish at the Workmen's Circle.
Following is this month's lesson:
Ever zint I can remember, I have ale mol enjoyed travel. Strange
people and fremde places have always had a fascination for me. Even
people I wouldn't farbetn in to have a cup of kave if they were my
shochn, become interesting on a trip. I've had the mazI to travel a lot in
the United States.
As a kind, I moved from Chelsea, Mass., to Detroit, then I hob
gegangen to Washington, D.C., with my graduating class from high school.
Noch that came numerous trips with my universitet debate team, with my
mahn and children and later, with my husband tsu my children. I traveled
mizrech, mayrev, tsofn and dorem, but I never ventured off the continent
and I did want so to see Europe.
The reason ws simple — I was afraid to flien. I thought that my
ayntsik solution would come when emetser would build a brik across the
ocean. Or, if Moses would return and shpaltn the ocean in halb so I could
walk across like the ancient Hebrews.
But, epes happened in 1967 that was to change the course of events.
My son left for Israel to owntayl nemen in the Six-Day War. While he hot
geshribn home regularly, the thought occurred to me that each briv was
written before he was killed and his freind had instructions to mail them
perodically. Upon reflection, I realized that he hot geentfert my calls at the
kibbutz. Then I thought that an aspiring Rich Little could be answering for
him. In 1968, I decided to put this meshugas to rest and go to Israel. After
my plans were made, one of my friends hot gefregt if I weren't afraid to
fly. I realized that I hadn't given it a thought and that my only fear was that
the plane would not travel fast enough and I would have to get out and
push it!
So I flew, from Detroit to New York, then to Rome, Athens and tsum
letstin Tel Aviv. Coming back we spent several teg in Rome, Paris and
London. Then to New York and Detroit. By this tseit I was already a
veteran air traveler. My advice to anyone who is afraid to fly is: have a son!
Vocabulary
zint
ale mol
fremde
farbetn
kave
shochn
mazl
kind
hob gegangen
noch
universitet
mahn
tsu
mizrech
mayrev
tsofn
dorem
flien
ayntsik
emetser
brik
shpaltn
halb
epes
ontayl nemen
hot geshribn
since
always
strange
invite
coffee
neighbor
good fortune
child
went
after
university
husband
to
east
west
north
south
fly
only
someone
bridge
split
half
something
participate
wrote
briv
freind
hot geentfert
meshugas
hot gefregt
tsum letstin
teg
tseit
letter
friend
answered
insanity
asked
finally
days
time
Recommended
Reading
To the Skies — The El Al Story,
Arnold Sherman, the history of the
beginning and growth of Israel
airplanes. Genesis 1948, Dan
Kurzman, the history of modern
Israel from its conception to its
realization.
Family Activity
Read books on travel. Try to
find the places mentioned in an
atlas or on the globe.
Traveling By Car With Kids Can Be An Enjoyable Experience
Imagine that your family has
decided to take as its summer
vacation a car trip throughout
Michigan. Hotel accommodations
have been arranged, routes
planned, clothing lists made and
traveler's checks purchased. It'll
be a long ride some days and
the kids will become restless.
How are you going to keep them
occupied and interested? Also,
how do you make sure they'll be
accommodated at your
destinations?
To get some tips on traveling
with children, consult Kids and
Cars: A Parent's Survival Guide
to Family Travel by Ellyce Field
and Susan Shlom (Melius and
Peterson). The book includes
traveling tips, advice from the
authors and activities for the
children. There are suggestions
on what to pack, how to maintain
your sanity, eating out, dealing
with illness and how to keep a
daily log. Following are some
excerpts:
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1988
Time Saving Tips
1. Eat in the car; run around
when you stop.
2. If the kids have taken off their
shoes and jackets, be sure
they put them back on before
the next stop.
3. Picnic instead of waiting in a
restaurant.
4. Limit drinks.
5. Insist that everyone "try" at
every stop.
Do's And Don'ts
For Positive Traveling
DO:
1. Have a positive attitude.
2. Keep your sense of humor.
3. Understand the importance of
space.
4. Keep your car organized and
clean.
5. Anticipate problems.
6. Rotate seats.
7. Switch drivers.
8. Offer choices they can't
refuse.
Do you want to take a five- or
15-minute nap?
Do you want to sit quietly in
the front seat or the back
seat?
Do you want to stop for ice
cream now or after dinner?
Do you want to sing songs or
play rhyme games?
9. Fill in the blanks:
If you guys do
we'll be happy to do
for you. (For example: If you
sit quietly for the next ten
minutes, we'll stop at the
nearest fast food restaurant
for a drink.)
10. Give undivided attention.
11.If nothing else works . . . Stop
the car. Do something
unexpected like calisthenics
or have a hugging contest. Try
running around to catch Dad
and tickle him. .
DON'T:
1. Don't expect the kids to
misbehave, fight and be
bored. They will.
2. Don't fan the flames or
engage in a yelling contest.
3. Don't threaten or name call.
4. Don't feel bad if strangers are
watching your not-so-perfect
kids.
5. Don't blame your kids for
problems along the way.
6. Don't use punishment as your
only means of control.
Room Reservation
Calling Guide
When you call for
reservations ask lots of questions.
Just asking for room rates isn't
enough.
• Are there special rates for
children, seniors, teachers, or
other professionals?
• Are children free under a
certain age?
• Are there special rates for
weekend packages?
• Are there special off-
season rates?
• What kind of rooms are