Yiddish is an evolutionary combination of Platz Deutsch (low German as spoken by peasants) with influences of Hebrew and complimented the native language of the country where those Jews lived. But all in all, it is a real language, although a Hybrid one.
Who censored my text? Who didn't like my saying a truth: crimes were committed by BOTH Jewish NKVD/KGB commissars AGAINST the Romanian population ('39-'41) and by Romanian troops AGAINST Jewish population in Moldova in retaliation for those crimes in Moldova ('41-'44), obviously in that order?
Who doesn't like to say we were both victims AND criminals, in one order or another?
I'd like to know!
Meanwhile, Romania and its populations are beautiful!
We deleted your last comment because it sounded hateful. We are well aware that there are good and bad people in every country. The truth is life was hard in "the old country." Our relatives came from Moldova, Lithuania, and Ukraine. Aaron Lebedeff wrote a humorous song about life in Rumania. It is not particularly flattering to the Jews, and says nothing bad about Romania. Nothing you wrote is news to us. Perhaps you could lighten up. Read the message in response to your first greeting. Peace.
Both comments of mine were based on history and the reason that I congratulated you for this song makes me the farthest person from 'hateful'.
The song is beautiful and -unlike you-, I actually think it IS flattering to BOTH ethnic Romanians and Jews (I had it translated in Romanian); it's about joyful conviviality between people.
The sarcastic 'Odessa and Ceausescu' comments were hateful to me. Live and let live is my motto.
Thank-you. This is just a funny Yiddish song about having a good time when times aren't so good. It is not meant to offend anyone. We have been to Romania. It is a lovely country, with lovely people, and, fortunately, times have changed for the better for a lot of people.
Greeting from Romania!!!
1990dedu 1 year ago
That is the cutest effing thing I have ever seen in my life.
BigBadJooDooDaddy 1 year ago
@BigBadJooDooDaddy -Thanks BigBadJooDooDaddy. You won't get any arguments from us on that comment.
Jeffyo3 1 year ago
caranatzele, mamalighele, weinele, kastrawetzele, pastramele, etc etc
MegaAntim 1 year ago
ohne gheld durch die weld!
MegaAntim 1 year ago
Yiddish is an evolutionary combination of Platz Deutsch (low German as spoken by peasants) with influences of Hebrew and complimented the native language of the country where those Jews lived. But all in all, it is a real language, although a Hybrid one.
hsjs53 2 years ago
Love this song. Greetings from Romania!
gbgyf 2 years ago 5
זײער שײן. אַ מחיה צו זען
ikhveysnit 2 years ago
A groyse sheynem dank.
Jeffyo3 2 years ago
What language is this.
ReR0LL 2 years ago
It's Yiddish. It means a big, beautiful thank-you.
Jeffyo3 2 years ago
Sounds nice:D but has something in comon with german?
ReR0LL 2 years ago
Yes. It evolved from Medieval German, with Hebrew influences.
Jeffyo3 2 years ago
Great!!! I always loved this song.
JohnathanSchek 2 years ago
AZOY!
u guys r cool
eliko 3 years ago
thank u
Jeffyo3 3 years ago
sweet kid!
balak1 3 years ago
Thanks. He still is. We really like him.
Amy and Jeff.
Jeffyo3 3 years ago
Yes. 1993 in Portland, OR.
Jeffyo3 3 years ago
Cute!! Is this recorded in the 90s?
hit004541 3 years ago
WOW! You can't teach someone that kind of stage presence!
warnie1 3 years ago
Thank-you. Louis is a natural;he has always loved to perform. We are so proud of him.
Amy Shapiro
Jeffyo3 3 years ago
thank you
alinutza24 3 years ago
that's very pretty,the lil boy's voice its adorable!
alinutza24 3 years ago
what are saying?
alinutza24 3 years ago
The song is about how life was so good back in Rumania, especially the food and wine. It says it was a blessing and a pleasure.
Jeffyo3 3 years ago
"The song is about how life was so good back in Rumania, especially the food and wine. It says it was a blessing and a pleasure."
Especially during the Odessa Massacre or during the Ceausescu era.
pannon8 3 years ago
Yes, we know. The song is tongue in cheek.
Jeffyo3 3 years ago
Who censored my text? Who didn't like my saying a truth: crimes were committed by BOTH Jewish NKVD/KGB commissars AGAINST the Romanian population ('39-'41) and by Romanian troops AGAINST Jewish population in Moldova in retaliation for those crimes in Moldova ('41-'44), obviously in that order?
Who doesn't like to say we were both victims AND criminals, in one order or another?
I'd like to know!
Meanwhile, Romania and its populations are beautiful!
Romanisipunctum 3 years ago
We deleted your last comment because it sounded hateful. We are well aware that there are good and bad people in every country. The truth is life was hard in "the old country." Our relatives came from Moldova, Lithuania, and Ukraine. Aaron Lebedeff wrote a humorous song about life in Rumania. It is not particularly flattering to the Jews, and says nothing bad about Romania. Nothing you wrote is news to us. Perhaps you could lighten up. Read the message in response to your first greeting. Peace.
Jeffyo3 3 years ago
Well, at least you left my second comment.
Thank you for that!
Both comments of mine were based on history and the reason that I congratulated you for this song makes me the farthest person from 'hateful'.
The song is beautiful and -unlike you-, I actually think it IS flattering to BOTH ethnic Romanians and Jews (I had it translated in Romanian); it's about joyful conviviality between people.
The sarcastic 'Odessa and Ceausescu' comments were hateful to me. Live and let live is my motto.
Romanisipunctum 3 years ago
We have the same motto. Thank-you for your comments.
Jeffyo3 3 years ago
LMAO!!!!! That was an absolutely wonderful job!!! ;)
Loved it!!! :)
PS: The first time I ever heard this song was from the Limeliters, several years ago.
McRat1968 3 years ago
Thanks!
Jeffyo3 3 years ago
oh and are they singing about Romania? the country from Europe?
iabanana 3 years ago
Yes, we are.
Jeffyo3 3 years ago
and you are romanian ? or what xD
iabanana 2 years ago
Our grandparents came from Lithuania, Moldova, and Ukraine, as far as we know. They all spoke Yiddish.
Jeffyo3 2 years ago
Moldova was romanian land (1918-1940).
adyjap 2 years ago 5
and what country?:)
iabanana 3 years ago
We live in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
Jeffyo3 3 years ago
ce limba e?:d
iabanana 3 years ago
It is Yiddish. Amy
Jeffyo3 3 years ago
how cute!
allaboutbruce 3 years ago
BRAVO from ROMANIA!
Felicitari!!
Romanisipunctum 3 years ago
Thank-you. This is just a funny Yiddish song about having a good time when times aren't so good. It is not meant to offend anyone. We have been to Romania. It is a lovely country, with lovely people, and, fortunately, times have changed for the better for a lot of people.
Jeffyo3 3 years ago