335 illustrated Yiddish proverbs, folk sayings, insults, curses, idioms, and other expressions

All expressions are presented in Yiddish (using Hebrew letters), YIVO transliteration, and English translation. Notes below illustrations may include explanations and related sayings. A published source in Yiddish is given for every saying.  See Resources for complete references and List of all illustrated sayings in this collection.

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