10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHIKKER»
Discover the use of
shikker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
shikker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Brothers Schlemiel: the complete novel of Chelm
although he had been fully qualified for the position, it was now quite rare for Reb
Shikker to take even a sip from his flask. In fact, the first words he uttered after
finding himself sitting and splattered were, “I'm not drunk!” “Nor am I,” answered ...
... of Jews who are now increasingly abandoning the traditional moderation of
their community (Glatt 1973: 268; Rosten 1983: 283- 84) have no distinctive
model of Jewish drunken comportment to follow—they are merely as shikker as a
Goy.
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Dictionary of Jewish Words: A JPS Guide
Hebrew (SHIH-dukh) An arranged marriage, traditionally planned by a shadchen.
Today, the word is used as a more general term for a marriage, as in “Leslie and
Mark are getting along so well. Maybe there'll be a shidduch soon.” shikker n.
Joyce Eisenberg, Ellen Scolnic, 2010
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Daniel Patrick Moynihan: A Portrait in Letters of an ...
The word “shikker” in your opening of the Commentary ar- ticle. From way back in
my childhood I recall dimly a street song which the Irish kids picked up from the
children of the shopkeepers in our neighborhood. It went something like this, ...
Daniel Moynihan, Steven Weisman, 2010
5
Kosher Salt and Exotic Spices: An Adventure in Kosher Cooking
“Shikker”. Chicken. (M). This is a dish with attitude, the only thing drunk here is
the chicken. Makes 6 servings. 1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds, cut into 8
pieces 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/
3 cup ...
Her father slapped her face. “This is how you talk to a mother?” he shouted. “
Stupid child,” Manya said. “You know nothing. Ann Connoly has a miserable life.
Her husband is a drunk, a shikker. Shikker iz err. Trinken miz err, viile err iz a goy.
Perhaps this is the basis of the traditional Yiddish comic song “Shikker iz dergoy”
(the gentile is a drunkard) in which gentiles get drunk and smash the Jews'
windows while the Jewish men remain sober, so that they can remain attentive to
...
8
The American Bookstore of Paris
You know Irwin was a real shikker" he said pointing to the book David was
holding. "What do you mean shikkefi" "Do you understand Jewish? Shikker, a
real drunk. I knew Irwin." "You knew Irwin Shaw?" "We were in Paris together
after the war ...
9
The Maggid Speaks: Favorite Stories and Parables of Rabbi ...
Yitzchak. the. Shikker. Before R' Sholom tells a long story, he paints a verbal
background of colorful information about the characters in the story and the era in
which they lived, until the listener pictures the episode as vividly as if he were ...
Paysach J. Krohn, Shalom Mordekhai Shvadron (ha-Kohen.), 1987
"That's the problem," explained the pleasing-to-God man and glanced at the
shikker with contempt of a total abstainer that got in the midst of alcoholics. "Our
state merely wants new taxes and fresh cannon-fodder against meshuga
Napoleon.
8 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHIKKER»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
shikker is used in the context of the following news items.
Beer tax war fermenting on Capitol Hill
(And the Yiddish word "shikker'' translates as "drunk'' or "drunkard.'') By small-brewer standards, Shmaltz is on the large side, producing 14,000 barrels in 2014 ... «Albany Times Union, Mar 15»
From The Shah To The Rebbe: The Tale Of An Artist
They're all shikker [intoxicated]. Nobody will disturb you tomorrow morning if you stand by the door of the Rebbe's office and show him the portrait.'” Sure enough ... «The Jewish Press, Jan 15»
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree
“And now the daughter of that shikker Kogan, his daughter is wearing my Dave's ring and a date for the wedding is already settled.” The Storks also lived on our ... «Tablet Magazine, May 14»
Purim celebrations see Jewish children around the world don …
It is the one day of the year where Jewish people are encouraged to get 'shikker' - a Yiddish term for extremely drunk - and to eat, drink and be merry. «Daily Mail, Mar 14»
Remember the Often Invisible Non-Jews Who Help the Jewish …
One of my cynical friends quipped: “A goy—a shikker—what do you expect? What else he is going to do with his money?” My rebbe gave him a sharp, shaming ... «Tablet Magazine, Sep 13»
Eat, get shikker (that's Yiddish for extremely drunk) and be merry …
Eat, get shikker (that's Yiddish for extremely drunk) and be merry: Orthodox Jews enjoy colourful festival of Purim to celebrate their salvation. Orthodox children ... «Daily Mail, Feb 13»
Blessed is Global Cooling: Balanced 'Adult Wines' from California
Getting a buzz from wine is no different, as getting shikker from say, vodka or bourbon. But to me, treating wine like it's another vehicle for getting schnokered is ... «Palate Pres, Sep 12»
How Mark Borovitz Went From Con Man to Rabbi
Although it celebrates flaws, he says, "The myth was 'shikker iz a goy' -- or 'The drunk is a non-Jew.' Nobody talked about it. It was too shameful. "I think society ... «LA Weekly, Apr 12»
