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  • Decoding Yiddish Postcards

    Decoding Yiddish Postcards

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    Postcards with captions, quips, and well-wishes, expressed in the Yiddish language, were mailed to friends and family just to stay connected. However, for the many who cannot read or understand the language they remain unexplained. Hy Mariampolski, a new Postcard History contributor, has deciphered the enigma.

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Tom Reitz
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Christmas is only weeks away. It is time to find the seasonal decorations and think about who was naughty and who was nice. Luisa Tetrazzini was nice in 1910. She made Christmas special when she sang for the citizens of San Francisco on Christmas Eve.

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