ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SCHNORRER
Yiddish, from German Schnurrer beggar (who played an instrument), from Middle High German snurren to hum.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCHNORRER»
Discover the use of
schnorrer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
schnorrer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Genius of the Jewish Joke
Bread and Challah A woman invited a schnorrer into her kitchen to feed him. On
the table were plates with black bread and with challah. The schnorrer started
eating the challah, and paid no attention to the black bread. So the woman said, ...
2
Jokes and Their Relations
The joke is not a schnorrer joke proper, but the underlying thought articulates
perfectly with those of the schnorrer series. Itzig had been declared fit for military
service in the artillery. He was clearly an intelligent lad, but intractable and
without ...
“Now,” said he, “the first thing you ought to do is to change all your Russian
money for American money." Lapidowitz, the schnorrer, drew a handful of money
from his pocket. “Where did you get that money?” cried Gordonsky in amazement.
4
A Treasury of American-Jewish Folklore
It was the schnorrer. “I'm sorry, mister, but I've had to raise my prices,” he said. “A
pencil now goes for a quarter.” ie' The schnorrer presented his case, and the rich
man was moved. “I really would like to give you something,” he said, “but I don't ...
Steve Koppman, Lion Koppman, 1998
“Now,” said he, “the first thing you ought to do is to change all your Russian
money for American money.” Lapidowitz, the schnorrer, drew a handful of money
from his pocket. “Where did you get that money?” cried Gordonsky in amazement.
6
City of Rogues and Schnorrers: Russia's Jews and the Myth of ...
One anecdote describes how a schnorrer is having heart problems and goes to a
very expensive specialist. When the time comes to pay, the schnorrer says he
has no money at all. “So why did you come to me?” the doctor asks angrily.
7
From the Ghetto to the Melting Pot: Israel Zangwill's Jewish ...
The 1 899 Jewish Year Book, published in London, included a comprehensive "
Glossary of Jewish Terms" that defined the term "schnorrer" as follows: "The
technical name for a Jewish beggar, who is distinguished from all other beggars
by ...
Israel Zangwill, Edna Nahshon, 2006
8
Synagogue Life: A Study in Symbolic Interaction
However, should a schnorrer reveal himself and his purpose before he has had a
chance to establish communion, exhibit Jewishness, or tell his sad story, he loses
his audience and is treated shabbily. If he does not receive abuse and ...
9
Reading Freud: Explorations & Entertainments
But in general, jokes navigate in a broader, somewhat brighter twilight zone
between hope and despair. Another class of Freud's favorite jokes, about Jewish
beggars — the Schnorrer joke — exemplifies this somewhat less portentous
vision of ...
10
The Road to Unity in Psychoanalytic Theory
2 : The schnorrer Nur darum eben leiht er keinem, Damit er stets zu geben habe.
(And that is why he lends to none, That he may always have something to give.)
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Nathan der Weise The character of the schnorrer, ...
Elliott Oring, Leo Rangell, 2007
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCHNORRER»
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schnorrer is used in the context of the following news items.
Paradies für Schnorrer: Zalando-Kunden zahlen ungern
Der Online-Modehändler Zalando beklagt leere Kassen trotz steigender Umsätze: Die Kunden kaufen gern, zögern aber beim Bezahlen. Zalando will trotzdem ... «Deutsche Wirtschafts Nachrichten, Jul 15»
Prinz Philip und sein Schnorrer-Spruch: Ein echter Prinz Philip
"Bei wem schnorren Sie sich durch?", fragte er einige Frauen, die sich in dem Zentrum engagieren. Doch denen machte der Kommentar offensichtlich nichts aus ... «SPIEGEL ONLINE, Jul 15»
700 Euro erbeutet - Couragierter Helfer von Benzin-Schnorrer beraubt
Er wollte einem Autolenker in Not helfen - kurz darauf wurde ein oberösterreichischer Autofahrer auf der Westautobahn bei Ansfelden zum Raubopfer: Denn der ... «Krone.at, Jul 15»
Ob wir wollen oder nicht, aber diesen 8 Schnorrer-Typen geben wir …
Jemandem Geld geben mag ja gut sein fürs Karma. Manchmal aber pfeift man darauf. Trotzdem kann man bestimmten Menschen in speziellen Situationen ... «watson, Jun 15»
"Datterich" in Darmstadt: Säufer und Schnorrer
Manche Szenen sind so theatralisch gestaltet, dass sie selbst diejenigen schrecken, denen die Geschichte um den Säufer und Schnorrer am Herzen liegt. «Frankfurter Neue Presse, Jun 15»
The reluctant schnorrer
07.27.2015 | 11 Av, 5775. CategorySpecialImg. Jerusalem Post · In Jerusalem. The reluctant schnorrer. In Jerusalem. By PEGGY CIDOR \. 05/20/2015 16:28 ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, May 15»
Tipps zum Umgang mit Schmarotzern
Man nennt sie Abstauber, Schmarotzer oder Schnorrer und wir kennen sie alle: Zum Beispiel diejenigen, die im Büro täglich ihre Kaffeemilch schnorren. «hr online, May 15»
Jan Fleischhauer über den Hype um Syriza in Griechenland
Die neue Regierung in Athen hat schon richtige Groupies. Leider haben die Aufrührer außer großen Gesten wenig zu bieten. Der Revoluzzer als Schnorrer ist ... «SPIEGEL ONLINE, Feb 15»
"Wir Esterházys sind keine Schnorrer"
Herr Ottrubay versucht das auf die Schiene zu ziehen, dass wir "leistungslose Schnorrer" wären, und um davon abzulenken, dass es um verbriefte Rechte geht, ... «Kurier, Feb 15»
In Boston, Klezmer musical spoofs Jewish infighting
Transplanted to the New World, the play's top schnorrer is an unemployed ... “Jewish intermarriage is against my religion,” the wily schnorrer says of the notion ... «The Times of Israel, Feb 15»
