by
Marjorie Gottlieb Wolfe
Syosset, New York
www.marjoriegottliebwolfe.com

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___________________________________________ Marjorie Gottlieb Wolfe is the author of two books: "Yiddish for Dog & Cat Lovers" and "Are Yentas, Kibitzers, & Tummlers Weapons of Mass Instruction?  Yiddish Trivia."  To order a copy, go to her website: MarjorieGottliebWolfe.com NU, what are you waiting for?  Order the book! Yiddish Stuff Jewish Humor Schmooze News More Majorie Wolfe Principle Jewish Stories All Things Jewish Jewish Communities of the World Site Designed and Maintained by Haruth Communications