To go to the synagogue with one's father on the Passover eve - is there in the world a greater pleasure than that? What is it worth to be dressed in new clothes from head to foot, and to show… — Sholom Aleichem Copy Share Image
There are people who have never been taught anything, and know everything, have never been anywhere, and understand everything, have never given a moment's thought to anything, and comprehend everything. 'Blessed hands' is the name bestowed on these fortunate beings.… — Sholom Aleichem Copy Share Image
Playing nuts is a game like any other, neither better than tops, nor worse than cards. The game is played in various ways. There… — Sholom Aleichem Copy Share Image
One cannot live on potatoes alone. It is said that one wants bread with potatoes. And when there's no bread, a Jew takes his… — Sholom Aleichem Copy Share Image
A kind word is no substitute for a piece of herring or a bag of oats. — Sholom Aleichem Copy Share Image
When you die, others who think they know you, will concoct things about you... Better pick up a pen and write it yourself, for… — Sholom Aleichem Copy Share Image
Without love our life is ... a ship without a rudder ... like a body without a soul. — Sholom Aleichem Copy Share Image
“I mention her name and the old pain returns. Forget her, you say? How can you forget a living human being?” — Sholom Aleichem Copy Share Image
A cantor, when he starts singing, it's like rain - once it starts, it's hard to stop. — Sholom Aleichem Copy Share Image
A bachelor is a man who comes to work each morning from a different direction. — Sholom Aleichem Copy Share Image
