Sholem Aleichem Motl Peyse dem Khazns: Abridged & Adapted for Students with

The newMotl Peyse dem Khaznsis an abridgment of Sholem Aleichems childrens classic, but so much more. The language and syntax have been simplified to meet the needs of Yiddish students in the 21st century. The work is designed to provide students, both young and old, with crucial tools to learn the language. The two companion CDs created for the book are available from the League for Yiddishinfo@leagueforyiddish. org. The book consists of eight chapters, divided into smaller subchapters, starting with Sholem Aleichems first chapter and concluding with Motls familys departure to America. Each of the subchapters has a YiddishEnglish glossary, and a cumulative glossary follows the text at the end of the reader. Each of the subchapters is also accompanied by exercises, geared both to comprehension and to practicing the new vocabulary and grammar of the lesson. The book is chockfull of many wonderful pictures, done by wellknownMotlillustrators of the past. The skilled hand of experienced and creative educators is evident throughout. | Sholem Aleichem Motl Peyse dem Khazns: Abridged & Adapted for Students with