April 29, 2026
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.
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January 30, 2024 5 Comments
Very few topics were ignored by the postcard manufacturers. Even the revered Tuck & Sons made marriage and honeymoon cards. They are funny-fodder, but they often reveal the looming reality and truth about love and marriage.