July 27, 2024
Tag: yiddish postcards
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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.
Past Article
May 22, 2022 4 Comments
Finding your home in ruin through no fault of your own must be traumatic. It is an emotional experience for someone every day. It must be even more devastating when there is nothing you can do. The Belgian artist whose studio was destroyed by the German army had the perfect response; he painted the scene.