Spoken Hebrew = ha-Medaber Ivrit : a manual of Hebrew conversations

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LOS ANGELES

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LOS ANGELES CAL

SPQKEN .Tuki-v.

A MANUAL OF HEBREW CONVERSATIONS

BY

Daniel Persky

IN COLLABORATION WITH

Emanuel Neumann

NEW YORK

Zionist Organization op America
1921

Copyright 1921
ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA

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CONTENTS

On Meeting 1

At Home 10

Out of Doors 44

In The Country 61

Nature 86

On The Way 96

At The Hotel 105

At Sea 110

At Work 117

Business 131

In The Club 147

Dress 178

Food 188

PREFATORY NOTE

This little volume is intended for the use of
persons desirous of acquiring some degree of
facility in the use of Hebrew as a spoken
language. It is not intended as a text-book
for beginners, but rather as a help to those
who have already gained some knowledge of
elementary Hebrew. The publishers have had
specially in mind the needs of persons intend-
ing to settle in Palestine, or to go there as
tourists.

This is, as far as we know, the first serious
effort in this direction made by the protago-
nists of the Hebrew Revival, and, as such, this
work is no doubt open to many criticisms. We
are keenly aware of this fact,, and hope that
many suggestions will come from readers and
critics, which may prove most helpful when a
second, more complete and revised edition is
published.

Due to many unforeseen difficulties, the pub-
lication of this volume has been repeatedly
delayed, and the apologies of the authors and
publishers are tendered to those who have been
impatiently awaiting its appearance.

E. N.

New York, June 15, 1921.

ON MEETING

nir'^iisis

Good morning, sir.

Good morning, Mr.
Ben-Zion.

How do you do? (Hello!)

How are you?

Quite well.

And how is your broth-
er?

He is quite well, too.

And how is your sister?

She is not feeling well
today.

I am sorry.

Whither bound?

Where are you coming
from?

-.it J
! p"^-}? nip ^-p^b n'bf

s

» • T t

.oib^ 1^ D|

T V T

Where are you going to?

I am on my way from
home to a meeting.

I should like to become
acquainted with Mr.
Gil'adi.

Very well, I will in-
troduce you to him.

Allow me to intro- )
duce Mr. Penini.

Meet Mr. Penini

I am pleased to me^t
you.

What is your name?

My name is GiFadio

I'd like to see you. i

There is something (.

I would like to dis-(

I. ;

11.

cuss with you.

.... I .. ...

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...

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— 3 —

I haven't the time just \

i ,vt^v "'s:© ^h pi?

now.

Let us make an appoint-

! ni^nnn^ nriD p^i^?

ment.

When shall we meet?

? n^nnj ^m

At half past six this

nwnny^2n-i^|iDi''ii

evening.

»^2?ni

Please be on time.

! pv^2 xin .rurj^ns

Certainly, I am always

n^ii^ri Kn ^j« r'^sm

prompt.

.p\n2

If you are late, I will

Is V - -: •• - :

nat wait for you.

Don't worry.

! 2«-iri h^

I will come early.

•1: - • -:

Where shall we meet?

? n>?^n; Ts;

We will meet at the
Beth-Am (People's
House),

4 —

Am I disturbing you?

Not at all.

It doesn't matter.

I amnotinsuch a hurry.

Don't forget.

Do you speak Hebrew ?

Yes, I speak Hebrew.

Where do you live?

I live on Herzl Street.

Come to seemeathome.

I will come to see you

often.
I will drop in when I

get a chance.
Do me a favor.
Remember me to Mr.

Ben-Aviv.

... J - .. _ . _

! ^n-'s nj?^ npi

J . . . . .

1 will do what you ask

me.
Am I taking up your

time?
Just wait a while.
What are you saying?
What are you talking

about?
I beg your pardon (In

the sense of: Will you

please repeat?)
A little louder, please.
Are you in a hurry to

go?
Can I speak to you?
I would like to speak

to you.

I 2 * I * V V v: V -:

?'njDTnx^t3nJi:^jx'''7^K

! ^vt2 xrnsn

ntD^■^ ^^^^2^ «S

! "Tjblp ns: xronn

I : : -: j - .. - . -

• •. - : T : V -

'T!?^ "'5"lr' '"^?'^"' '^^

— 6

Can you stop for a
moment?

Can you spare a mo-
ment?

Can you wait?

Do you remember?

Don't trouble yourself .

I am glad to see you.

What do you wish?
What do you mean?
Of what use is it?
What must I do?
Who are they?
Why don't you answer?
Why are you silent? |
Why don't you speak?)
Excuse me.

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? ni2nS nnx bb^r\

~ t T - T-:

T - T

? nnin nbrin ni2
-.- -J

— 7

Here is my (visiting)
card.

What is your address?

When are you at home?

Don't bother me.

Listen, please. )

Look here, please, j

When will it be con-
venient for you?

You look familiar.

This is the first time
I have seen you.

Where have I seen you
before?

I have not seen you
for a long time.

I cannot recall.

• i: - • • J- I I

? Ti^ir ?r^n ncj

-: T - :

□!?S)n Tjnix nfcjn "^jk

I am glad you remind-
ed me.

How are you getting
on?

How is business?

Business is good.

Business is poor.

I know you by sight.

I have known you for

a long time.
Do you know me?
Do you recognise me?
Who are you?
I know you.
I knew (recognized)

you at once.
Can you guess my name?

."niK r)"i3Tn •'? niiD

T - - •• -:

... . J .^. -

— 9

Your name is familiar.

Mr. Yitzhaki sends his

regards.
How do you say that

in Hebrew?
What's new?
What's the news?
How are things?
No news.
Nothing new.
Everything is all right.
What's new in the

world?
Is what I heard about

you true?
Whatis.it? |

What's the matter? (

?tr-in r\!2
♦iT'nira Van

niri::^3 nit^nn riD

. : - I V -: T J - •.• v: -

? aSirs

I T

I - ••• v:

— 10

How do you know that?

? n«7 s?"ii'' nns p«i3

I have it from my

*y^.

• : - I

friend.

That's all right.

♦nn^n nits

That won't do.

na'iri nito ^<'7

Au re voir! (See you

! nixnnnb

T : • :

again.)

Good bye!

in)bf n-'H

God speed you!

iD^hth i^h

AT HOME

n:33

Some one is knocking

•^b'^.D ^?? pan tr^«

at the door.

Come in!

!Kin^

Open the door.

! nriB T]^

A visitor has come to

.^:niK

. -ijpn^ x| nniK

see us.

11

Receive the visitor.
Good morning.
Won't you sit down?

Thank you.

Spread the cloth. ^

Set the table. j

\Ye must serve our vis-
itors with refresh-
ments.

Sit down at the table,
please.

Please have something.

I am not hungry.

Don't refuse.

I won't be too obstinate.

Where is the host?

He is not at home.

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T

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— 12 —

He will back very soon.

What must you see him
about?

About an important
matter.

Does he know that you
were to be here?

Certainly.

He promised to wait
for me.

It's late.

I couldn't wait any
longer.

I got tired of wait-
ing.

I am very busy.
I will accompany you.
It's not necessary.
When will you call
again?

T It: • • : •

! "STB

nisn^ ■'nix n'tpiin svi
. »nnn«J:D r\v^n

•r: \ : J IS -

^ QVB lip sun ''n;:^

— 13 —

I don't know exactly.

1 . . _ .. .....

I'll let you know by

T : • : - • • -:

mail.

I got up late this mor-

• T : • 1 T • t - •

ning.

The alarm clock didn't

.^2:'7:?K^n-iirDn-|ij?fn

ring.

Last night I forgot to

V 1 : • : - T

wind the clock.

.jly^n

The clock (or watch)

.ppSJ ])VfT\

stopped.

Is your watch (clock)

? '7\:)vf pai^n

going?

Do you know the cor-

f T - ■; J - - .. -.

rect time?

T : -

What time is it?

T - t t ' J

I must set my watch

ojirf n ni?< ji^V '^?

(clock).

i

— 14

It'snow twenty minutes
to twelve.

Are you sure of that?

No doubt.

We have two clocks in
the house.

Neither of them keeps
good time.

One is always slow.

Theother is always fast.

There is no peace be-
tween them.

They don't speak the
truth.

I don't tell time by
these two clocks.

I tell time by my (pock-
et) watch.

... .. .. . _

V r 1 - - T

.pBD ^^72

I • r • :

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• I " - : TV

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T I - V •• • -:

15 —

This watch is small but

»^f ; ^?? m m ^i

correct.

It tells the truth.

V v: I

It keeps correct time.

J :-

I got up early this

Iv - - •:-:••-:

morning.

I didn't sleep almost

i<b n^^^n Sa ^v^2

all night.

• : - T

I couldn ' t sleep all night.

A lot of noise came I
infrom the street. )

.ninin ]t2 p^d^j ^rn

I woke up my brother.

•J V • . - . -;

Wake up!

innir^rri^r

Get up!

!D^p

It's eight o'clock al-

T : • • : - T I -

ready.

, !^??

16

You have to go to work.

Hurry up.

Don't be lazy.

The clock has struck

eight.
Hurry or you'll be late.
It's so good to sleep

in the morning.
You're a sleepy-head.
Go to the wash-stand

and wash.

The water is too cold.

Open the other faucet.
Warm water runs from

this faucet.
Do you want (boiling)

hot water?

T T - V - • : • I ^ T -

J It : I V - - :

( /"ii:: nni'^ n^^p n^itsn
! ^Ji^n nnri n« nns

? D''nni-i

17

I want lukewarm water.

Mix warm and cold
water and you'll have
lukewarm water.

That's a good idea.

Upon my word!

Please, give me a towel.
I must dry my face

and hands.
Comb your hair.
Have you a comb?
What kind of comb?
Give me a fine comb.
Give me coarse comb.
Take the brush and

brush your hair.
Well said!

• : t : I •:

TT T T : -

? pn.DD nr«
jpnrn. nirna^ri n>5 np

It seems to me,

I shan't eat breakfast
this morning.

I have something im-
portant to do.

Have something.

I have no appetite just
now.

I have to say my mor-
ning prayers.

I have to put on tephil-
hn.

Where is the small mir-
ror?

Who knows?

Look for it yourself.

Have I nothing else to
do?

18 —

...... \ 's • -:

T - li - T :

19 —

It's not my fault.

You know all the ins
and outs of the house-
hold.

I forget easily.

You are forgetful.

Not always.

I sometimes remember.

When the matter con-

cerns me.

I am concerned

the matter.
I am interested in

the matter.

•ned in )

f

That^s not fair.
What's to be done?
There is no other way.
That's the way of the
world.

♦jnair nrist

? nVry^ nip

That's the custom.
Well, what of it?
Every one does as he

pleases.
You can't sit here.
The rays of the sun

come in through the

window.
We ought to lower the

shades.
That's a good idea.
I have news for you.
Tell me the news at

once.
I have no patience.
It's time to have lunch..
It seems,

- 20 —

.nirr^ vrrn nir\i tr^K

V V T T : V

VT I J -

I V •• • : T :

21 —

You only care about

eating.
We'll postpone it for

later.
Let's wait till supper

time.
If my strength, holds

out, ril wait.
First of all Fll say the

afternoon prayers.

It's getting dark in the
house.

It's dark in the house.
We ought to turn on

the light.
Have you a box of

matches?

J • -: - I - I T T -

♦'^5"'^nxS nnnj

vv T - -: - V - :

♦nans ,n3 ''s n:'n^ □«

( ♦DISS n^S^bas
I .ni^*^f ri-p5 nvf

: - - : l\ I : "s

— 22

Strike a match and light
the lamp.

I must pour some kero-
sene oil into the lamp.

I must adjust the wick.

The flame is too big.

The flame is too small.
The flame is just right.
Strike a match and light

the gas.
You have to open the

gas jet.
I want to turn on the

electric light.
Very good.
Press the button.

nt< phnri] ^n£5 ^VE^t
.n-'irirrB tos: :b^ "^bv

• T -: X : : •• : • - j

T • : - V • •• : - T
T : V V :

/•ID nni'' nmp nsn^i^n

T - I: V V : - -
T : V V : - -

n« pSnm nnaa nrnn
inn

— 23 —

Pull the string.
Turn on the light in

the bulb.
Then the electric light

will burn.
I will light the candle,
ril place the candle in

a candlestick.
I like candle-light.
It's midnight already.
Let's go to sleep.
Is our bed ready?
Please, get my bed

ready.
The feather-bed, the

quilt and the sheet

are in their proper

places.

- \ V - :

.^wnn nix n^'S'' 7X

nan n« .tSik ■•:«

V I • z - • -:

.nnijiisia nsn nx n^'v^

T I • ••- V • T

nsn nix nx nnix "'jx
. -J

.n^"'^n-ni:^n nr''5nnn3

T : -: T • • T :

I T T z •' T : •

• T • V - • - : T I T - :

I . T - J T • : - vv -

♦DDIpID hv

T I :

— 24

I prefer a mattress.

Have you another pill-
ow?

The bed is very com-
fortable.

Put out the light.

Turn off the gas (jet).

Turn off the electric

light (globe).

I am going (lying (
down) to sleep. f

I am sleepy.

I am very tired.

I did' not forget to say

my evening prayers.
I have said the Shema

already.
Have you closed the

shutters?

! i5n n;.p nx nip-rb

bbBnr]b 'rin?^ t<b

tIt t : - :

• : - V T : - I -J

— 25 —

I've locked the door.

Please, shut the bed-
room door.

How good it is to sleep!

Praised be the man
whoinventedthebed.

Praised be the Lord
who created sleep.

Good night.

Sleep well.

He fell asleep so quick-
ly.

How he snores.

Fm frightened.

It's quiet in the house.

There isn't a sound.

Hush!

V V V : T It - :

T : • - — :

ijv'^h D'-rj n^^ nits n??
x'^^pn n^^s ^'•xn Tinii

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T" -

! ^nw T]''^^ 2^vr)

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.^bv bsi3 ins

26 —

We are not satisfied
with our rooms (a-
partment, residence).

Why?

Because they're too far
from the city.

That's one reason.

And, in the second
place, our quarters
are a bit too small.

We haven't enough
rooms.

We're too crowded.

Why do you want to
live in the city.

I have to travel to the
city every day.

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.. .. .

.n^irxn «\n mil

T I: T X •- I • . .. - .

• T-: •• T I ••

It- T

n^rn h^ VD2b "in:: -^jk

'J V - : • i • T • -:

— 27 —
I have business in the

city.
What do you intend to

do?
We are going to move

out of here.
We will move to other

quarters.
Spacious quarters.
Comfortable quarters.
I am looking for a nice

home in the city.
I have found what I

was looking for.
When are you moving in-
to your new quarters ?
Soon.
In a few days.

I - • •• T • V ' -.-

I T - - T

♦nnpn

28

How many rooms are

there In your new

home?
There are six rooms.
A dining-room and a

bed-room.
A parlor and a kitchen.
A hall and a lavatory.
The house has all the

conveniences.
Running water in the

house.
Hot water at all times.
A bath and shower.
Steam heat.
The house is light and
airy.

♦ • • I -: J -

J : • I • 1: - :

.ninnnn b^ t^ n^nb

.n'-sn mnissr-^D

29

The windows open on

the street.
The house has a large

courtyard.
Also a wood-shed.
Also a beautiful little

garden.
How many stories has

the house?
Two stories withacellar

and an attic.
There is also a broad

veranda.
You've forgotten the

main thing.
Is there a range (oven,

stove) in your apart-
ment?

.ninnn'^fc^D^jiEniji'jnn

.n^ita -iLtn n^n'?

.D^::rS 'T'l D5

Ti: T - I: T' -:

I T -

T T : V V : •

T : - T It • T

I : T • : •-:

— 30

That's a fine question

to ask!
Of course! )

Most certainly! j
There is a range (oven,

stove)for cooking and

baking.
Well then everything

is just fine.
Go out to the market

place.
Call an expressman.
Tell him to call.
He will move our

things.
How much do you want?
We'll come to terms.
We won't quarrel.

— . — J

♦ns^i niiD ^2.1 pn^

! p^^'H bi^ S}:

T V

? n::n nnx n;^3

31

Everything will go

♦ns; nb?: h'sri

smoothly.

First of all, hoist up

n^ r\^vr\ ^"s-nnp

the piano.

.-in^DEn

Take care!

Go easy!

! ^^ lOS^

Now we'll hear what

• : - J ^ - I • 1 -

the phonograph has

to say.

Wind up the talking

! aniin ^'p^n nx [:i3

machine.

Here is the record of

'."nijpnn.^i? b^h^ri nsri

"Hatikvah''.

Teh door of the house

.n^^j;: n:"3n n^-^

is locked.

The door of the house

.nn^^D n^in n'^'n

is shut.

— 32

Have you the key with

you?

I don ' t remember where
I left it.

Can you get another
key to fit the lock?

Well, let's try.

We ought to fix 7nez-
zuzahs on the door-
posts.

Just look, the door-
step is broken.

The repairs are not
yet completed.

The walls have to be
papered.

That will be done to-
morrow.

? "ins nriD^ br;::2r[
bi< mriTD ,T3inS Tin::

D^^n^n nx m£:i^ Tin::

• T . - V - : 1 • T

— 33

Do you intend to let

one room?
What are you talking

about?
I need all the rooms.
How much do you pay

for rent?
A considerable sum,

but it's worth it.
It's worth while.
I think I'll be satisfied

with these rooms.
Will you please remove

the sign,
* 'Rooms to let".
One oughtn't to cause

people unnecessary

trouble.

• : - : T -

?nD nns na

T J - T

.r\)p bz^ .p:in n^na
. — - . J J

I am coming to live in
this house next week.

God willing.

I'll have a house-warm-
ing.

I'll give a party.

Good luck!

A year from now may
you build a home in
Palestine.

So be it!

Amen!

I have to talk over
matters with the land-
lord.

There is still need of
some repairing.

^i^-h sir« i?uir -iipn

.n^nn-n2:n nir.?x

! bsn^r^-pKn

►n'-nn

nn^-i^ |pn7 nip "rj-n^

35 —

There are still some
things to fix up in
our quarters.

The porch railing needs
to be painted.

The stairs are rickety.

The kitchen hasn't had
a new coat of white-
wash.

The ceiling of the ves-
tibule needs to be
plastered.

The floor isn't smooth.

I want to put up a
partition in the shed.

All the tenants are
using one shed.

>riy^2 ppnnS nr "qn^

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: : -

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.- 1 . - . . „ ...

TV • :

36

The janitor will attend
to that.

Can I get a key for
tLe front gate?

You are asking too
much.

So we agreed in ad-
vance.

Those were our terms.

Everything will be all
right.

Don't let us quarrel.

All right. (So be it)

I shall buy new furni-
ture.

My friend is an expert.

He knows how to fur-
nish rooms.

♦ntn
nnsD T'^rh it'Dsn

/^D nnv unn nn«

t ■: • s : - T •.• ••

.DIBITS

• •• I •: • : T

I •• • J

■•■ J ■•.

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VIV

s^n

♦amn

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87 —

He advised me to buy

a bureau.
The bureau has draw-
ers.
Also a closet and an

ice-box.
Also a book-case.
A wardrobe and a

clothes-rack.
A sofa, stools and a

foot-stool,
ril also buy a rocker

and an arm-chair.
I intend to put rugs

on the floor.
Drive some nails into

the wall.

D^n^tpc ens'? rtrin ^js
1 'T'ipia nm:2D.^ prjp

— 38

Please hand me the
hammer.

Hang up the pictures.

Fasten the shelves to
the wall.

Place the flower-pots
on the window-sills.

There are beautiful
flowers in the pots.

I want to install a tel-
ephone in the house.

I know how to tele-
phone.

It'seasy to speak trough
the telephone.

The telephone is ring-
ing.

. - - V • J V -

I - V •• J

- : V T V •• -

' ' -: J V •• -: -

• T • T : • • -: »

-39 —

Put the receiver to your

car.
Take the tiansmitter

to your lips.
Talk slowly.
I have to set the fur-
niture in the proper

places.
Please, help me.
Move the table to one

side.
Put the drawers ihto

the bureau.
The house needs an

airing.
Open the windows.
Hook the windows.

b^ nnsisrn n^ nn

/^ ^}vb srSxin
,n^nn nx mnb Tn::

40

It's hard to bolt the

door.
The bolt is too thick.
The ring is too small.
The door turns on its

hinges.
The door knob is out

of order.
Sarah, take a broom.
Sweep the floor.
The broom is standing

in a corner.
The cuspidors need to

be cleaned.
Do not expectorate upon

the floor.
Keep the house clean.
Do not soil the walls.

♦nSin n^ nnnn'p nr,*^

♦nD ^ni^ nnn nnnn

J Z - ' : -

/^D nni^ nn:r nrstsn

TV' - V V V V -

.ni^ppinnsnipi^T-iii:

I- It :i V I - : I • T
T : • T - I : •

41 —

Sarah is washing the
floor with soap and
water.

Sarah hghted the stove
with coal and wood.

Sarah put the pots in-
to the stove.

Sarah put the pots on
the range.

She bakes and cooks.

She cleans and washes
(clothes).

She looks after the
house.

She is an excellent
house-wife.

Ring the bell.

Come into the house.

T : •! V V V IT

,n^:iV2^ DVjnsjn

ni"nfrn n>^ nnD*^ mu?

T : T IT

•••: - V T : T T T

V V - : If- :

T •• '-XT'

42

Have you a room to
rent?

What kind of room?

A furnished room or an
unfurnished room?

This house is located
in a beautiful neigh-
borhood.

The house is in the vi-
cinity of the city-park.

The synagogue is not
far from here.

The house is fire-proof.

The stairs are of stone.

The house has fire-es-
capes.

The house is insured.

I - - :!• : T : •

pinn ^3rx nDJ5n-n^::i

T T - !•-: -

43 —

When will the room be

vacant?

On the first of the
month the tenant is
going to move out.

Give me a deposit on
the rent.

Tenants come and go.

Note the number of
the house.

I have a good memory.

I hope you will move
into a house of your
own soon. 'Lit. "Dedi-
cate your house soon"']

? "linn naen'' ""nr^

T - - I -: - :

T •

J - - - :
• - - - : • V I 1 T s

44 —

OUT OF DOORS

It's raining.
It's windy.
It's stormy.
It's lightning.
It's thundering.
It's a rainy day.
Open your umbrella.
Hold yourumbrellacrver

me too.
I have forgotten to put

on my raincoat.
How is the weather

today?
The weather is clear.
The weather is bad.

f ms

.2^2t2 nnn

I . ._. |.. _ „ _ .

n t< t:ihb ^nnzDi:?

— 45

It's raining continually

today.
It's a hot day.
It looks like rain.
The rainy season is here .
It will be warm today.
It will be cold today.
Let's find shelter in

the doorway.
It's pouring.
It has stopped raining

already.
Let's go outside.
We will walk on the

sidewalk.
The sky has become

clear.
The air is so pleasant.

T

.pnir DV D1^"^

T •• : - : V V

.on n^n": n)^T\

•"^P ^^D] C*^*'"?

bin -123 nts^n

-T T : T T -

it:-- - I" ••

• • : -: - • - T -

I - J • * • - T

— 46 —

It's good to go walk-
ing now.

The sun is shining.

It's neither cold nor
warm today.

The heat is unendur-
able.

The cold is unendur-
able.

It's hard to stay out
of doors.

How high was the tem-
perature yesterday?

It will be cooler in a
little while.

I think it's getting
warmer.

You can't be certain.

*vir^r h'i:h nito

»pn5 r\^bb nif?f5

: V

♦nns ni?n':5 px

47 —

The weather is chang-
ing.

The sun is too strong
here.

Let's cross to the other
side.

The shade there is re-
freshing.

Let's walk in the shade.

See that you don't get
sunburnt.

See that you don't get
wet in the rain.

The hot spell in the
city is very bad.

I am very cold.

I am very warm.

The air is damp now.

••T I • V "T •

n'^!2 nrp n^v2 nnirn

n'i^^ ^^ np
.ni<^ ^b en

48

The air was dry.

I don't like a cloudy

dc.y.
There are clouds in the

sky.
It's dark and foggy

outside.
It's snowing.
Everybody is covered

with snow.
I have to shake off the

snow.
The boys are throwing

snowballs.
You rascals, don't throw

at me.
I'll get after you.
Stop!

• T T T • - T

I T \ : •• • .• ••

• - J - • -: - : • T-:

\ i • T -: J I

- J " •: V - V •• - : - f

-^^n3 d^-^n".! Dnrsn
lit' ~ -J

- J

— 49

Those children are mak-
ing a snow man.

Suddenly it began to
haiL

I didn't expect that.

Look, here's a sliding
pond.

Boys are sliding.

Put on ice skates.

This boy is cutting all
sorts of capers on
the ice.

Can you do what he
is doing?

If I practice, I will (be
able).

I don't believe it.

"J • T : -

T r - f : •

. . _ . . . _ T T -

\j- 1. - .. ... .. .

-: - T - - T-:

— 50

The frost Las made fig-
ures on the window
pane.

The frost is a great
artist.

What's that?

Lights are hanging
down from the roofs.

No, those are icicles.

How beautiful!

This old gentleman 13
always sitting in the
sun.

The sun has set.

The street lamps have
been lit.

Let's go out for a walk
in the park.

T T : -

— I. . . .

V r -

J —

T ': T T

♦jn ^:.^'^ s;^;.

— 51 -

It*s rather warm here.

It's cool (rather cold)
there now.

There is an acquaint-
ance of mine walk-
ing on the other side
of the street.

Efrosi, come here.

Don't shout so on the
street.

Why are you making
such a racket?

It's ill-mannered. )

It isn't nice. (

He is not coming over
to you.

He is going his way.

T - -It I

narip 'T]b"in n;3rj n^n

insn nip ^^nnax
!ninnn'n3-^2ps?::n^K

ir I- J I - » •

T 1 1 - : • • 1 ; -

V f

52 —

He doesn't hear you on
account of the noise.

Well, you will meet him
some other time.

I had something to tell
him just now.

To bad.

What a commotion in
the street.

A great many people,
vehicles, and animals.

Be careful when cross-
ing the street.

It's dangerous.

Look sharp on all sides.

There goes an auto-
mobile.

- -J . .

T,.!

J I -

: T V I r : I I •■ J •

T T : I I -

.fn b^2)r2^:^z^ nan

53 -

A negro is driving the

automobile.
Say, chauffeur, don't

drive the automobile

so fast.
It's against the law.
It's not allowed (it's

prohibited).
What's th^ excitement

there about?
There has been an

accident.
A man has been hurt.
He was run over the

leg by a wagon.
Call for help.
Help!

I - - T • -:

.15 r\''{cvb n^zt^

.i^n b:^ nnrr r^b^iV

— 54
Listen; there's a bell

ringing.
An ambulance came

quickly.
The injured man was

taken to the hospital.
The crowd dispersed.
Do you know, sir, where

the Rabbi lives?
In that narrow street

(side street) opposite.
You will read there the

sign on the house.
I must ride uptown.

I must ride downtown.
There's the car line.
Get into the car.

J •• t T T T I

r''^ nns m?n /:Tii<

-J Is

.t:?j ncx niSin rio'iEn

•. .• • ••• -: - T : • -

V -: V V - jl: • T

•■^'i^n bv

.. -. _ .. - : • -J

: f - • s

55

Pay your fare.

Tell the conductor to
stop the car at the
next corner.

Please stop here!

Is there a subway and
an elevated in this
town?

No, this is not a big
city.

I like to ride on a bi-
cycle.

Can you tell me, sir,
where the X suburb
is?

I don't know myself.

I am not a resident
here.

: - ■• i • -

I T

^I^ii^Dn rin-]5 |np^n
nnsn r\^'n n^i^n ^^^

V •.• - - • t -:

_ , . ...

56 —

Ask the policeman
standing on the cor-
ner.

You have to take the
bridge cr the ferry
across the river.

Look, there's the court
house.

A tall, beautiful build-
ing.

The street pavement is
so clean.

The pavement is sprin-
kled every day.

They are always clean-
ing the streets.

I want to step into the
bank.

it: V V -

T : • -

V i: ill:*

'n^-^s ninnn ns::'!?^

I - J : T v V : -

Ti- :

: I V I • - : • T

I V • -:

— 57

Tne bank is on Fourth
Avenue.

ril find the way my-
self.

The city is lit up by elec-
tric lights at night.

This is the most beau-
tiful section of the
city.

The statue of Heine
stands in the central
square.

How do you get to the
Zionist club house?

It's a straight road.

Don't turn to the right.

Don't turn to the left.

T : - - • T

njpij? n:^n ht ^Dsn

• I ; ■• - T : • -

T \ ": * ■' V \ ': V - I

58

The walk won't take

you long.
What is the distance

from here to your

home?
A half hour's walk.
With a cab you will get

there in ten minutes.
Say, cab, (coachman)

what do you charge?
There's a child that

has lost its way.
It should be taken to

the police station.
Why did the policeman

arrest that man?
Because the man has

committed a theft.

I : » - v: V T • -: -

.. , _

r I ... I — J _

T T - . - T T : V -

Jit: - t - x

T-l • T

- 5^ —

What a scamp!

What a contemptible
fellow !

He deserves no mercy.

He is not even a res-
pectable thief.

He is only a common
pick-pocket.

There's a sign : * *no tres-
passing".

It's a machine factory.

Clouds of smoke rise
from the tall chimney.

How difficult it is to
breathe here.

Let us go away from
here.

-i^D« f«3« :^^f nan

T ' ; - I - TIT T -

.n^r2 'Ti?:) -i^DJ

60

The air is stifling.

I want to go in to see
the exhibition.

Well, who is going?

Till when is the exhibi-
tion open every day?

We ought to inquire
about that.

There are interesting
things to see there.

How do you know that?

I have read it in the
newspapers.

Just look up there.

An aeroplane is flying
in the sky.

It's a glorious sight.

? nv DV

• 1 • t(t

— 61 —

The aeroplane rises and

descends.
It's a man with wings.
How wondrous are Thy

works, 0 Lord!

♦"^"iT] ^b'^v p'n'^i^n

• -T : T T

! D^rhi^ ,Ti'''^s?^ D^s'^a:

IN THE COUNTRY

I have been given a
vacation.

Where will you spend
your vacation?

I'll spend it in a village
or in a colony.

I'll board with a far-
mer.

There I'll live quietly.

t:- • T t

I : t: - •• t V V - J

T T i

-62-
ril forget the noise of

the big city,
ril enjoy (the delights

of) nature.
How good it is to be

in the country!
The air is so health-
ful here.
You are surrounded by

space and silence.
Light and brightness.
Everywhere there are

trees and flowers.
Grass and standing

grain.
A few buildings are also

visible here and there.

It:- - - V - : V

I mr:i niTiS nits n^

V T - : •

r\t2t21> innf2 2^2Df2

D^nns^ D^i^s? nip^ ^nn

D^i^nj D''"in^ D-rn 05

• :

— 83

Do you want to come

7X n^^^v nn« n:^'i'i7^

•• T T - V -:

out to the courtyard?

?"i:i:nn

•• T V

With pleasure.

! ii::-j3

Come, and Fll show

pir^^n Di? "^^ nx"iKi Ki3

you my property.

That's a stable for

♦D^p^ob rip^ «^n nt^t

horses.

Here's the manger out

of which they eat.

• :

Here's the trough out

nj^p ntrs ,np>\n nan

of which they drink.

♦D^ni^ on

Give them hay or oats

i« trirn y^s^ nT\h fri

to eat.

! ^p^ir-n^bir

There, on the nail.

hangs the harness.

.n<^nnn
lit

This is the new wagon

,n^nnn n':5:rn s^n nsT

that I've bought.

. .\j ... -:

— 64 —

When do you harness

the horses?
When I travel to the

city.
I have a stall for the

cattle.
k sheepfold for the

sheep.
Also a chicken-coop.
Also a dove-cot.
Drink some fresh

(warm) milk.
My daughter milked

the cow not long ago.
Won't you try some of

our dairy products?
The butter we churned

today.

npuS nan ^b t^

T T T •■ :

ri nnsn nx nnbn ^nn

T T - V T : T

-v^s?;2a IDS??:: Kr^3«

TV T T V

: - • T : V -

65

The cheese and cream
we also made our-
selves.

Do you like sour milk?

I certainly do like it.

I am accustomed to
drink sour milk.

Yig'al, get the bucket.

I have to draw fresh
water from the well.

I hear (a dog) barking.

That's Yaktan, our
faithful dog.

He has a way of bark-
ing whenever a stran-
ger approaches.

Be quiet, Yaktan, stop
barking.

mnim nrnsn n« n^

•' : - I • T

I ^ _ ., -
,D^p ninir'? ^"^n •'jx

.riisiir ''jx nn^n: Sip

... ... T • : I

! nsri b^ ,i^p; ,dt

66 —

Come with me to my
garden.

It's a vegetable garden.

Be careful not to step
on the beds.

Walk in the paths be-
tween the beds.

What grows in the
garden ?

Many kinds of vege-
tables.

Carrots, radishes, and
horse-radish.

Cucumbers, onions, and
tomatoes.

Cabbage, beets, and
potatoes.

Beans and peas.

I ^n35 h^ ^r^^; sr i^i:i

• T : -

• T : - : • T : • i*

nip-i«-"^n^£ni pbo.nna

♦ D^:^S«l D^^IS

67

Don't pluck the plants
before they are ripe.

Do you sell the vege-
tables?

No, the vegetables su-
ffice only for our own
needs.

Who sowed your gar-
den?

I sowed it with my
own hands.

I have put a lot of la-
bor into the garden.

First, I dug up the
ground with a spade.

Then I manured it.

I plowed it with a
plow.

I 1 : - V T - " -:

□^TSD;:: n'ipn\n Mb

!• • : - It:-

• : -T • T V V : • -:

♦nan •^nn'itD nnnn

,-i^s?i:32 "Ti'-nr V^-Dlp

• ■ - i • : -T vl

68

When did you plow?
In the plowing season —

in the spring.
Why don't you buy an

electric plow?
I'll buy that, too, soon.

Do you also level the
ground in the garden ?

I sometimes level it
with a hoe.

I water my garden
with a sprinkler.

You are a good gar-
dener.

With God's help!

Will the crop turn out
well?

nrnn;^ n;ip ^ir^i; r^J^

V I : V It:

T • - V T - .. _ . -

ii- 1 -

69

For the present, you

can't be sure.
Fm hoping for a pros-
perous year.
The rains came in

season.
What beautiful flowers !
They smell sweet.
Don't touch them.
Don't pluck them.
In a few weeks, the

vegetables will ripen.
Then Fll have a lot of

work.
Fll have to pick the

vegetables.
Perhaps you'll give me

a little help?

,nrnn nwb ns)::^ •'JK

' s - " . :

I onis s^bpri bn
nnn^ nirutr nips

It:- : : •

? tfl!?a ■''7 -iTrn '''71s

70

I will gladly help you.

Happy man!

You eat the fruit of

your own toil.
What's that figure

there, standing on

one leg?
It's a scarecrow.
It frightens away the

birds.
Have you a beehive?
Yes, I raise bees.
I collect the honey.
I sell the honey in town.
Do you see a herd in

the distance?
It's returning from

pasture.

I V - - • : V •• T -

•• T V - J

pinniiD mi? nxn nn^

,nrn;:2ri j?? n^ x^n

71

There goes the shep-
herd.

Where does the herd
pasture?

In the meadow, outside
of the colony.

It's evening.

Come, let's sit on the
veranda of my house.

We'll drink tea.

What are those shots
that I'm hearing?

It's the Shomerim
(guards) .

They ride on horses.

They encircle the col-
ony at night.

♦nrinn tt^ih nan

?"T7rn n^n n'-s

T V V J

. -. .... . , _ ^

T T - V • :

- 72 —

They protect our prop-
erty against thieves.

Do you hear people
singing softly?

The Shomerim are sing-
ing Hebrew songs.

Who looks after your
household?

I do, and my wife and
sons help me.

Do you want to go with
me to the threshing-
floor?

There you will see a
fine sight.

The colonists gather
there in the evening.

^:tr^D-

] nv^ onjpi^ cr\

.D''n35n ^:Bf2

^^¥!

b'\p nrix r^iirri

?n,^l

nn^^

•T • : -

^)^fp'^r^r\bvmf^^f2
.... ^ J - .. ..

VT T T V : • J

. . - . . J J - ...

73 —

They sing, play, and

make merry.
From the threshingfloor

comes the sound of

joyous, merry voices.
Such is Jewish Hfe

here.
Such is a Jewish colony

in Palestine.
Where shall we sleep

tonight?
In the hut in my garden.
Ding! Dong! A bell is

ringing.
It's the colony's bell

that's ringing.
It summons to work in

the morning.

nnnrn n^^nn an "n^

• : • T T • I-

T : - - I • T

•• : - : J T -I -t ~

.rnins?'? npbn snip s^n

74

Soon you will see the

workmen.
There they go singing.
The Lord be with you,

Jewish v/orkmen!
Let's go out to the field.
The ears (of grain) are

full.
They sway in the wind.
What crops grow in

the field?
Many kinds of grain.
Rye, wheat, barle> ,

and oats.
Let's rest a while.
We'll stretch out on

the grass.
How beautiful is nature !

... V T • T -:

: :

.:n •'rD r\r^:D

^ - ■: - T T

- 75

What are the workmen

doing here?
They are harvesting

the (standing) grain.
This is harvest time.
With what do they

reap?
With a harvester.
In other fields they

reap with a sickle.
There they are binding

sheaves.
The grain is loaded on

wagons.

The grain is taken to

. the threshing-floor.

Why are there several
stacks on the thresh-
ing-floor?

... - . ^ ^

T It - V • : '

►n'^iti^ri ]r2] )^tDV

? Q^i^ip n^3

.nn;:,^^?

□n::ip Dnn« niTOn

.m'lm

n^^hi^ D^f2b^f2 nan

T : - V • -:

T-:

niiiDns? p5n i:?: ni2 ^J2lp

? ninn«

76

Every stack belongs to
another farmer.

Wait a while, and you
willsee the threshing.

There they are thresh-
ing with threshing
machines.

The grains drop from
the ears.

On other threshing-
floors they thresh
with a flail.

There they are winnow-
ing the grain with a
winnowing basket.

Is the work on the
threshing-floor all
done?

.in^ nss^ nD^t^

TV T • :

V J • : - : •• -

T • - J • • . •• •

\t2 nn^ii □"'rr^nan

I • • : • • : —

• T •• -: t: •

T S - V • T

-: T : : • t : -

77 —

Not yet.

With a rake they gather

it all into heaps.
The chaff and the straw

go into one heap.
The threshed grain goes

into another (heap).
And what will they do

afterwards?
Afterwards the heaps

are stuffed into sacks.
The sacks are brought

to the granary.
And where do they

grind the grain?
We have a mill (here)

in our colony.
This is a windmill.

niD-is? D-'nn^ip nisi^i
....

I T : - • ■ -:

♦DDxn

T T T

T t - V • -: •• - :

-78-

Soonwe'llbuildasteam-

mill
Millstones grind bran,

flour, and fine flour.
The miller and the work-
ers are covered with

flour.
I must work today in

an orchard.
Your orchard is really

lovely.
I have put a lot of labor

into my orchard.
How many kinds of

fruit grow there?
Apples, pears, and

peaches.

n?::p,D''3DC''3nitoc^nnn

- : - • - : • I ' - J •

nine h^ D^ri2 n?^3

I • : \ - -:- ■ t ■;

79

Plums, cherries, and
carobs.

I intend to plant new
trees.

Let me have the prun-
ing-knife.

I have to prune the
tops of the branches.

I also have to do some
lopping off.

Tomorrow Til cut off
the withered twigs.

You have to watch care-
fully (Lit. "with seven
eyes") over the trees
in the grove.

Don't climb the trees.

■ x -i

a^:ii?n '^s? DetfiD '7K

80

This is the oldest tree
in the grove.

How beautiful is the
treetop!

Are these all fruit
trees?

Not all.

There are also trees
that are not fruit-
bearing.

1 am going to remove
(root up) the trees
that are not fruit-
bearing.

I haven't enough room
in the grove.*

fpm s^n nm yvn
\ nnvn ^^in niri yvr^

( -m m

! ym r\^f2'^ n«3 nt22
.D^D lib

I It-

.\1'2 Dlp!^ "1 ''S p«

81 —

I dig ditches around

n-'iE,!: ri7i7n nam •'jx

• T • T : •• • -:

the trees.

• •• T

By means of these ditch-

n^ n,wi5 ''js ni'^rris

es I water the trees.

»D^it?n

I have not yet finished

.V2h ■'nni^j iib'^Y;

weeding.

In a corner of the grove

DTT'?? D''«^^? i^n nasn

there are some bushes.

• T -:

ThB bushes yield vari-

.5 .- . . J - . . -

ous kinds of berries.

.D^:)v

You have not yet seen

my vineyard.

The vineyard is at the

.inn -^^n^ s::.^: on^n

T T •• : - : T : • v v -

foot of the hill.

In the vineyard there

Ivv •• -: • : vv-

grow vines.

These are olives trees,fig

njxn ,nM ""i*!? en n^i<

T- I

trees, and almond trees.

•1P.^1

82 —

Please bring the young
trees from the nur-
sery.

ril plant the young
trees at the edge of
my vineyard.

The young trees have
taken root.

The bark has already
hardened.

The trunk is firm.

The trees are blossom-
ing

What's there, in the
center of the vine-
yard?

That's a hut for the
watchman.

V2 D^^^nrn ns ^rsnn
I . . . . _ .. J .. ^

: V • • : -

. , - ..I. .

.iy"i\r ^3n □""S'Tii^n

»Pin vim

. , . - , • •• T

V V - - : V : T

♦nt:i3^ n^D K\-i ni^T

83

The first of the ripened ,n^2^vr\ n^3n ^sn J nns

grapes are already

appearing.
Pluck a cluster of grapes

and eat it.
Don't eat unripe fruit.
The vintage (season)

is here.
When will the owner I nniDn b^nnt2 TlD

!^b«i D^njs? ^i3u« nbp

of the vineyard begin

Mie vintage?
I have to prepare the

baskets.
Fm going to town to

hire workmen.
What a commotion in

the vineyard!

. V I • T : - T

: • • T V '• • -:

V V - T : - T - T -

— 84 —
Everybody is working

industriously.
There are so many

wagons and camels

on the roads.
They are conveying the

grapes to the wine

cellar.
Here they press the

grapes.
Drink some wine to

our health (Lit. ''Say

rchayim'\)
Where is your grove?
Not far from here.
On the level land, by

the bank of the river.

♦nT,w? D''nnip ^'nn

D^'pDS^ ni^:!7 -nn-S^

• T -: T V 'J

Thus far, I have planted

only a few ^:)lants in

the grove.
Oranges, citrons, and

pomegranates.
Next year, I will plant

also lemons, nuts,

dates, and bananas.
I have almost finished

digging the well.
And now I have to make

a pool.
The conduits running

from the pool will

water the roots.
I have not yet done

any grafting.
I have to graft the trees.

— 85 —

.nnn^ nir^to; pn

• : I

D '' : 1 -1 n « ,nnt-^n^Bn

-V TT- J f -

nn^n ,D'^n:it^ ^n^^^i^h

: - • : - T V - : •

86 —

There's a butterfly on
the fence.

The butterfly is of all
colors.

Let's take a little stroll
between the row? of
trees.

Are there many plant-
ers in the colony?

Not so many.

. .. J

T T

NATURE

The cock has crowed.
I have awakened from

my sleep.
The day is dawning.
The sun has risen.

IT

87 —

There^s dew on the
ground.

* 'Chirp! Chirp!*' — the
birds are chirping.

The nightingale is sing-
ing.

The sky is blue.

The air is clear.

Let's go and explore
the place.

The landscape is beauti-
ful.

The ground is fertile.

The plants here are
vigorous.

Pm thirsty.

There's a spring.

You can drink your fill.

♦r*^?? ^p h^

■ - J ' T -

.... . - T -

It: - T

♦nnni nntrn

Do you know what has
occurred to me?

rm thinking of leaving
the city.

Fm sick of being a
town dweller.

I want to be a villagere

I like agriculture (farm-
ing).

I'll buy an estate some-
where.

Near a colony or a
village.

Or, ril settle on a farm.

I'll engage in ordinary
farm-work.

1 have some knowledge
of agriculture.

• T V -: - • : - :

/Jin^s? nvr^f^ TiDX^
.n23 ni^n':' n^n ^:«

- - t T \-i • vl: V

T : T • : I v:v • -:

T I: - : T • : •

89

In my youth, I studied
in an agricultural
school.

ril also learn from ex-
perience.

You'll be doing a good
thing, my friend.

Look, there's a summer
home (hotel).

Summer boarders from
the city stop there.

Take care not to lose
your way.

You needn't fear.

I know the neighbor-
hood well.

I'm depending upon
you.

• T I: -

/nii< i?^b^ ri'Esn n:i

I • V ? • V •• T •

•T"?? "^a^o '?«

90 ~

We had better follow

the highway.
A.11 right, there's the

road.
Look about you.
Here's a little swamp

(mud-hole).
Let's jump across the

mud-hole.
There are many thorns

here.
Take care not to be

pricked by the thorns.
Withered leaves are on

the ground.
It is now the beginning

of fall,
Who pitched these tents?

' • . ' . V : • •• •• V T

. . - J

^n^ntpip p.i^nn

T -I: T •

•T\^'2r\ n^ nn?ji pep;

ic^iipsm^n^wnriTn

— 91 —

They have begun to af-
forest the whole place.

This is a large area.

Let^s enter the thicket.

Don't fear.

There are no beasts of
prey in the forest.

The hunters don't come
there to hunt.

This is a young forest.

Cry out: ''Hurrah!"

You'll hear an echo.

Come up the mountain
with me.

It's hard for me to
climb up the moun-
tain slope.

Take firm steps.

T V •• -: • : •

I T -

ny«n ^2V2 d:^:

I inan bt<
- . .

» - — I •

niair D-'^!! Drs n'^'i^^n

T • : T t

♦in j?i2t^n
r^B^n Dstab ^b ntr^p

nnn

T T

I n::2 ni?]i

92 —

From the summit you'll

be able to see for a

distance.
From here you will see

some fine natural

scenery.
The horizon is very

wide.
Let's go down to the

valley.
Look! A river runs here.
A little boat is floating

on the water.
That's a fishing boat.
A fisherman has gone

out to fish.
He rows the boat with

oars.

nxnn nr^n tiin hv^

... , . T T

I T • 1

5 - .. V I *

."1^0 nnn pQ^n

- TT T-lj T«

T • - V • ••

93

Look, no one is hold-
ing the rudder.

The fisherman threw
a line into the river.

There a fish is caught
on the hook.

Here the fishermen do
not cast nets.

Do you want to bathe
in the river?

Can you swim?

Take care not to drown.

The water is not deep.

Don't dive to the bot-
tom.

Tm shivering with
cold.

vv T •• • I •• •• :

T - T - VIV

?nn3n

T T -

•^ _ , . .,. .. ^ ,
I. ^-j T .. —

I . .. . -,

— 94

Go out on the land

and dry yourself.
Croak, croak ! — the

frogs are croaking.
There's a pond back

of the hill.
What road leads to my i

hotel?
The road to the east.
Go straight ahead.
Don't stumble against

the stones. '

My legs are tired from

walking. \

Fm not accustomed to

walk in the sand.
This place is full of

pebbles.

T : • - •• -: •• T -: t

• V T : - J - T
T 1 : • T - » V V -
T T I"

V V T • t - - t '

95

Pve strayed far from
the settlement.

Some people are com-
ing toward us.

Let's go in company.

Stars appear in the
west.

How beautiful the moon
is tonight!

What are those sparks
there?

Fireflies are glimmer-
ing.

The country has won
my heart.

Such is the power of
nature.

.^iw'X^ fp 'riipnnnn

J -: - )•'•■

T • - T

96 —

ON THE WAY

I've decided to go away.

Where are you travel-
ling to?

To visit Palestine.

Perhaps ril settle there.

For the present, I am
a tourist.

How much time will
you spend on the
way?

I can^t tell in advance.

On the way, Fll stop
at a few places.

ril see my acquaint-
ances in the country
towns.

I - • - 1 • • . - VJV

•• T I • I V V V • - I

T - I"- I V T I V

♦maipo

— 97

ril take my leave of

them.
I've already secured

a passport.
I must make the nec-
essary preparations.
I must get my baggage

ready,
ril pack the necessary

things in the valise.
Clothes, linens, and

odds and ends.
With me PIl take a

handbag (satchel).
In the handbag Til put

some provisions for

the journey.

-nan? n^ 050 n;?^
.PD;p-niiirrT'n:ts^nnn3

ip^ssn nK r::T\b •'Ss?

IT I • V I • T I - T

nK t^nnx m n a n

IV T T I • -

» - • T T -

• T J • T I -T t

♦ -»i

— 96 ~

Have you bought some
foodstuffs for me?

The journey is long and
one has to provide
himself with food.

Who will accompany
me to the railroad
station?

Here's the depot.

Don't smoke!

Look at the sign: "Smok-
ing here prohibited ! ' '

What class are you
travelling?

Third class.

Buy me a ticket.

There's the ticket office.

I « T I T \ -: I V V -

V : — - • «

! "\x^vb n^D«

• ; - It : : - -
• • » - : T ' \ ~ f

— 99 —
Here's some money for

you.
Which do you prefer?
An ordinary train, or

an express train?
It doesn't pay to throw

away money.
What's the price of a

ticket to the city

of X?
What's the price of a

return ticket?
Take the valise to the

baggage room.
Get a receipt.
We'll wait for you in

the waiting room.

!»]9I ^h xn"

V V - : T • I V V - :

?pT£n
.nD3 Tsn'? •'sn^ sb

I V V •• I - : - J

I • -: • J — -J

? mim

TT-;-

I J I V - : : - -:

♦D^rDisn

— 100 —

Don't miss the train.

nx;i nrio m nn«ri 7k

!n551v

Show me the time table.

impDan-n^b' hk -^h ri^in

We have a few minutes

nKs "IS? ^\^r\^ ^:h 12^:

before the train

♦nn?-]n

leaves.

Go over to the lunch-

ipijan bv^ nio

counter.

Buy something or other

!nD''?^ erD n:^

(to eat or drink).

The guard is announc-

nn|nn. nnria )}'^2ir[

ing: 'The train is

"inKS*^"

leaving*'.

Bon Voyage!

iwh^b VD

Don't forget to write

D-'nriM n'7i{^b naipn ^»

frequently.

!D^Eirri

Farewell!

I nsn^^ 01^7^ ^•'H

— 101 —

Let's hope we'll meet

ininp^s ni«-;nn> n?j?

again soon.

Happy journey!

innS^f ?[3^n ^^r)

There's the bell ring-

T • : - Til*

ing for the third time.

.n^^''^fri

Let's go out on the

.nnnnn b)< m

platform.

Conductor, is this my

nn|nri x-'n n^in ,rnjo

train?

V2^lb

Will I have to change

n? f^hmh ^n^^ijn

trains?

V V - T

Sir, is this seat taken?

?nTnDipj^riD^ann,w«

No; the seat is vacant.

/^3S nlpj^n Mb

You can sit comfort-

.nnnnsn^^^nnxys;

ably.

Please move up a bit.

iwr2 Krni

Please close the window

I n^^.i? p'rnn ni? fe^r^i^o

opposite.

— 102

There's a draught.

The locomotive is whist-
ling.

All things rush swift
ly by.

Fields, forests sign
posts pass by.

I like to travel by rail.

,pnw i^i^n

•^V 'FT ^^^

I find travelling very

pleasant.
How far is it to the

next station?
About another mile and

a half.
The train stopped here

for five minutes.
This is a small town.

rDnr*" ,ni"itr onnir

T • 1 T

T : -

|K3 m;2i7 n n 3 n n

I - TIT V V - J

J. _ ^ . .. _

T-l: TT-:

— 103 —

I have forgotten its

name.
I must look up my

"Travellers' Guide'\
Where are you from?
From the city of X.
In that case you are

my fellow-townsman.
Don't sticK your jead

out of the window.
Why has it grown dark

suddenly?
The train is passing

through a tunnel.
1 have engaged a bertli

in the car.
The jolting of the car

doesn't let me sleep.

T I V • I - T

... •• : I— J - J

? n j<ns 'qrn n^^

— 104 —

Don't converse in a

! an 7ip3 ^nnVtrn 7X

loud voice.

Talk in whispers.

— 1 1 -

When will the train

n^pth ri5?nri v^m '•na

reach its destination ?

How many stations

[«?? Tip m^nri naa

more are there from

^a^h

here to there?

How many more hours

^:^b^ "np nip^ jim

have we to travel?

^V'oh

Here's the last station.

.n:nn«n n:nrin nsn

The train is a little late.

- I T T- V V - J

Let's go down to the

T T 1 T

platform.

Porter!

? '^ID fS2 ^p

Get down my baggage.

! ''ht friapn n« pne

Put my baggage up on

^p ^bf I^tppn ni? |rip

a cab.

in^-iD

105 —

Coachman, is your cab

vacant?
Where do you want to

go, sir?
To the "Zion** Hoteh

» I I - : V Ts I - J -

? s?D3b }nxn n^^i-i \^h

AT THE HOTEL

I want to speak to the
proprietor of the
hotel.

Can I get board and
lodging?

Do you wish to have

•• -I V • T

■Dips y'erh -le^ssxn

V V t I T T V -t

a separate room, sir?

T \t

Yes; a separate room,

• T T \: VV 1-

light and airy.

• - 1

106 —

Do the windows face

? ]^r[ ^7^ ^\^:^'?m D^;ian

the garden?

Is the room nicely fur-

?n5p'inn tann^^n

nished?

Is there a bath?

I want to have a quiet

♦tDi;3iiy "innn rit^'i •>;«

room.

On the first floor.

.nji;r«'iri n^ipa

Everything will be as

♦Tiji^rns n\T Vnn

you wish.

What is the rate for

^:jDn n^r: n^DS

the room, per week?

??^ntr^

Not high.

.n,'^''^ iib

Here's the key to your

I ^"nnn^ nriaiari ^S kh

room.

What's the number of

? 'I^n netp^j n?)

my room?

— 107.-
Has any mail come for

me?
Has anybody inquired

for me?
Tm going out to see

the town,
ril visit a few friends.
If anybody asks for

me, tell him I'll be

back in the evening.
I want the servant.
Please fetch me a glass

of warm water.
Bring up my things.
I don't like the room.
It's too small.
It's also somewhat

dark.

• T V ' - I •• • -s

.Dnni< Dnn^ ^pn«

v: • - T - : • •

.^b ""iin ^3;;« jim nnnn

— 108

And it's not warm

enough.
Have you another room

to let?
A larger room.
A more comfortable

room.
A room with more light.
I am very sorry.
There are only a few

rooms vacant.
The larger and more

comfortable rooms

are taken.
New guests arrived

today.
What are the hours

for meals?

.. _ .. .. I, ...J

T \ I

.m: nni"' nnn

.-iii^ nnv vhn nin
.. ^

.D^^^JB Dnn« nmn p"i

.Dvn^«nD''t2^nnD''nni«

? mnnijrt mrt^ |ri no

109

As one wishes.

Tomorrow Fll leave the
city.

I must ride to the port.

Let me have my bill.

Put down each item
separately.

How much do I owe?

Here's what I owe you.

If you receive any let-
ters for me, mail them
to my address.

The service was ex-
cellent.

I was satisfied.

• « • T T T t

.... - . _ J -

- . — I ,

□ ^ n n 3 13 h^pri dk

• T I • "I- J

T - I • • I •

— 110 —

AT SEA

This is the port city.

When does the "Tar-
shish ' ' sail from here ?

Early tomorrow mor-
ning.

In the meantime, I will
change my money.

I got myself a steam-
ship tickat in advance

What congestion in the
harbor!

The longshoremen are
loading the ship.

The passengers are tak -
ing leave of their
relatives.

D^3

T -

T T-

r\^2i<r: \x^t2 rSsn "^n^

- t - Iv - T T

• : - V I • -; - • - : ••

rr'j^nnsn^'jriifiD'^^nDr;

hvr2 □"'-ins:) D'^roisn

-Dn^ninp

— Ill

They are waving their

handkerchiefs.
Let's go on board.
At last, I'm standing

on the ship's deck.
Thank Heaven!
Look there are some

sailors!
They're running a flag

up the mast.
The orchestra is play-
ing.
The ship has begun to

move.
The sea is calm now.
I hope the voyage will

be pleasant.

T : • J • : I ;

T- t:t V V -: - t t

I'^i^'? rnin
•'J t

.J - ... ...

.["inn b^ bn c^^^np an

.topiiT nni? D^'^

I" T- T-

nr^'D^n •'s ,nipa '•jx

— 112 —

What are those white
birds?

Those are sea-gulls.

My head is in a whirl
(I feel dizzy).

You are sea sick.

Go up on deck.

You will breathe fresh
air.

Here I feel a little
better.

If I only had a ham-
mock here on board I

You need not call the
ship's doctor.

It's nothing.

There goes a steamship.

T : - 't; • - I •• T

T-TJT T I- . I .. .

1 It • I • T h ••

: V

113 —

No: it's a sail-boat

The sea is getting

stormier.
The waves are break-
ing into foam.
Our ship is tossed on

all sides.
There's no danger.
The ship has life-boats

and life-belts.
Let's go down to our

cabins.
Let's go down to the

steerage.
Here is the third class.
How many immigrants

there are on this ship !

-nrsD x^n nsT Mb
- . ,

J I V VI - • •• !• i:

IT- T-

• T -

• J - I T J t - - I

— 114 —

This year there is a
large immigration.

The arrangements are
not good.

I haven't tasted a thing
today.

Vm going to complain
to the captain.

Don't go down to the
hold.

The freight and bag-
gage is down there.

The sea has grown calm.

Do you see a light-house
in the distance?

This proves we are
near shore.

.n':5n5nn''5nn«!n nj^^n

T : T

. J - .. .. ..

fj-.j

I - T » -

- : •

115

Look, there's a rock
on the seashore.

We arrived at the port
of Jaffa.

The ship cast its anchor.

The ship was quaran-
tined.

The ship will anchor
here.

We shall not be able to
land for three days.

We'll get to the shore
in row-boats.

Boatman, what's the
charge to Jaffa?

I can see the bottom
(of the sea) here.

J ■ : - • : - I T -

T

116 —

From here you can see
the ebb ane flow of
the tide.

The first group of pas-
sengers has landed.

A crowd of people came
out to receive us.

Welcome!

I am privileged to stand
on Palestinian soil.

The climate here is
warm.

ril acclimatize myself
quickly.

How glaring the light

is her el

I've decided to remain
permanently in the
land.

»• T I V

t:t T 'T TT--

••T

- J - - -1- • 'T

•• T : • ' vv

T - T

f V T T - I • • - I • J • J - VJ V

— 117

ril settle m Tel-Aviv.

I'll always speak He-
brew.

I hope to get settled
here.

I will not leave the
Homeland.

.D'^ns-^ns n^-^n^

♦nnsi? Ti!?ri nani^

I - •• - I • I vl- I ' 1

AT WORK

I am going about idle.

I am out of work.

Pm not earning any-
thing.

Pm going to apply at
an employment bu-
reau.

T -: T

— 118 —

Can I secure employ-

T -: * - : T J V -

ment?

What^s your occupa-

?iiri9«^;2 ni^

tion (trade)?

My trade— a carpenter.

T- • : - 2

Where did you work

fniprinnrj^^n

before?

Fveonly recently come

ni pnsri b^ ''n«|i ^:v^

to this country.

J :

There's no work to be

.mur p« ^bf r::,'^?5

had in your trade

(line).

Would you consent to

-: - T - • : - -:

work in a shop?

Cigars are made there.

♦Di-irD D-'irir nc?

Why not?

? «^ rni?

I'm satisfied.

V \t • -:

Well, then, register.

i^Dir^ n« □b?^. Dn^

- 119 -

Who is the proprietor
here?

I've been sent here by
the employment bu-
reau.

Good; the work for the
season has begun.

I belong to a trade-
union.

Is this a union shop?

Of course (lit. "with-
out doubt'').

Well, then, what are
the terms?

Your weekly wage will
be such and such.

I • : •

h^ n^i^Sj^-n'^s n^n

?n^r:cpi:D mas

'pl?9 p^

• T : - •• T I" :

— 120
We work here eight

hours a day.
Fridays, half a day.
If you work overtime,

you'll get double pay.
If you wish, you can

do piece-work.
How are the sanitary

conditions in your

place?
There'splenty of space,

cleanliness, light, and

air.
Are the conditions sat-
isfactory to you?
ril consider the matter.
There's a great deal of

work on hand.

• -I • • -

111 V V -I -

^3s?b ^Din ,n:^nn d«

-I- - VI*

. 5 - •• T I •• T

V I I V

• T : - * I • «

T \: T T I "

- 121 —

The foreman is exact-
ing (drives the men).

The attitude (relation)
of the employer tow-
ard us has changed.

We'll complain to the
(trade) union.

The complaint has been
accepted (as valid).

We've decided to call
a strike.

There are no strike-
breakers.

What are your de-
mands, strikers?

An increase of wages.

Shortening of work
hours.

It • -

.n^npnj r^:^hriri

.nn-n^ tnsnS ^:^hm

I V - T

T T - V -J - t

— 122

It's forbidden to dis-
charge workmen
without sufficient
cause.

A minimum scale of
wages.

Two weeks' vocation
every year.

These are our demands.

Under no circumstances
will we surrender
our demands.

What do you intend
doing, boss?

I agree to refer the
dispute to an arbitra-
tion committee.

•h^ D'-^riS "ItSEiS "I^IDK

I • J - - -

V : - : J - —

. . I .. ... ..

— 123 —

The committee will hear

.^rni:i?^ ns pj^tr-'. -157511

our contentions.

Our boss (employer) has

^rni^n-^ni^^^'pjppnsri

granted our demands.

The two parties have

I - : • • T ! -

settled their diffe-

rences.

The strike is ended.

T : : • T • :

We've made a contract.

♦nun ^rirs?

The employer recog-

nizes the union.

.n^s?'::p;2n

Now he treats us prop-

^:r2V :in:n;2 «^n ^^tpv

erly.

f :

Our relations are very

♦ni<i2 mis «-in Dn^n

good.

We are very busy now.

.nrir nsn nnntsn

I must engage addition-

.D^^yis nir ^^vh '^hv

al workmen.

124 —

I'll advertise in the

papers.
The season is over.
It's not so busy.

In my line, it's slack

now.
I have no prospects of

getting employment.

I wish to be an expert
craftsman.

I'll enter a trade school.

There I'll become ex-
pert in my line.

.D^'jinrs mix

T : T T 1

-^3 nn-i n3rx n-nntsn

T T - TV •• T : • -

V •■ \

125

Vm working in a fac-
tory now.

Fve accustomed my-
self to the noise of
the machines.

I ask that you increase
my wage.

I got my increase.

I'm making a living.

Thank Heaven!

What workmen are
organized?

The railroad workers
and metal workers.

The blacksmiths and
tinsmiths.

The mechanics and con-
struction workers.

•T :

lav^ri 'rim

■ ; V y -J ....

•TV-: • T - -

,D^x|iiri] Q'':3J'i3J2ri

126 —

The masons and plas-
terers.

What workmen still
need to be organized?

The glaziers and pho-
tographers.

The barbers and paint-
ers.

The watchmakers and
engineers.

The book-binders and
bakers.

The iron workers and
hat makers.

The printing industry is
completly organized.

The type-setters' union
is very strong.

• 1 — : • :

nip T"i:r D^Sr'E irx

. - „ J ' -. —

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127

The organizer is now
organizing the agri-
cultural laborers.

Why aren't you orga-
nizing yourselves?

In unity is ourstrength.

I have given up my
work.

What work are you go-
ing to engage in?

Fve decided to become
a farmer.

ril work at planting.

ril lease some land.

I hope to succeed.

I hope you will.

I know how to manage
(a farm.)

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— 128

For the time being,
I'll till the ground
as a member of a (co-
operative) group.

We'll divide the income
equally.

Are you earning much?

I earn little.

My earnings are in-
sufficient.

The needs of my house
hold are many.

The work is too difficult
for me.

I haven't tne strength
to work.

I want to get rid of
my (present) work.

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129 —

ril choose some other
work, something
easy.

Are you satisfied with
your new work?

1 can't tell yet.

I've bought tools.

But I haven't enough
material.

Don't be lazy.

Work diligently.

Love work.

Do you know how to
do this?

It's very simple:

Do thus and so.

That's a diligent work-
man

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130

He supports himself by

his own labor.
For that reason, he is

not so poor.
A^lthough he is not rich

either.
Why do you disturb

me in my work?
You are w^asting my

time.
You bother me too

much.
You are a nuisance.
Can't you see that I'm

busy?
Finish your work first.
Afterwards we'll chat.
Now Fm not so busy.

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— 131
Have you a little time?
Give me a little help.
Do it yourself.
I have worked today

more than enough.
I must rest now.
What' s that merry

workman singing?
* 'Work is our very life. ' '

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T - - T - T

BUSINESS

Rebecca, go out to the

store.
Buy us some foodstuffs.
Whereabouts is there

a grocery store?

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— 182 —
Here, in the middle of

the block.
Grocer, sell me some

grits.
Wait for your turn.
Give me a full measure.
I need some millet also.
One pound.
Also rice.
Two pounds.

How much a pound?

Fifteen prutot.

Give me correct weight.

Why, you can see for

yourself.
The scales are balanced.

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n^i7t<;2n nis3

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It seems to me that the
weights weigh down.

I am an honest merchar. t
(dealer).

I am not a cheat.

I don't cheat the pub-
He (purchasers).

Especially my custom-
ers.

Let me have half a
measure of winegar.

Let me have ten jwiitot
worth of kerosene.

Give me a dozen eg-gs.

Also soap and coffee.

Please wrap u:^ what
I bought.

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What's the bill for the

whole purchase?
How much must I pay

you, all told?
Two shekolim and a bit

over.
I have money in large

denominations.
Give mc the change.
I have no small change.
I'll send the boy to

change the money.
Take care not to take

bad coins.
Take good coins.
I must bay a new set

qf fnn.iture.

34

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npn b<^t^ nnin

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c^i^^m— nD ni]p^ '^^r

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— 135

My old furniture is
worn out.

You had better buy
at auction.

There you will get every-
thing cheap.

Don't spend a lot of
money.

Idon'tlikeused articles.

Are you prepared to
spend the necessary
amount?

Let's go in here.

This is £. reliable con-
cern.

Do you sell retail?

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L sell only wholesale. , .n^ritO^Cin pi '"iZ i*J \'K

186

Let's go somewhere else.
Have you high grade

goods?
I am a good judge of

wares.
I have no inferior goods

at all.
Select what you please,
ril give you satis- \

faction. \

ril satisfy you. )

In the very best way.
Perhaps you will lower

the price?
The price is very high.
Please don't bargain.
Here prices are fixed. ]
Here it is one price. (

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— 137
Take my word for it.
Everything is offered

at a fair price.
You charge high prices.
On the contrary, I sell

cheaply.
Give me a discount.
I'll allow you (deduct)

five per cent off the

price.
That's a large discount.
Will you pay cash?
No, I want credit.
I don't sell on credit.
But you can pay in

instalments.
A payment every week.
I undertake to do so.

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— 1

You must give (me) a

deposit.
On account.
Shall I make out a

check?
It's all the same tome.
A check or cash.
Any way (anyhow), I

trust you.
The bookkeeper will

enter your account

in the ledger.
Please pay the cashier

at the desk.
There you will get a re-
ceipt for the amount.
T have too much stock '

in my store.

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— 139 —

A special sale should

be arranged.
In that way the income

will be increased.
Business is bad.
Thelossesaretooheavy.
The expense is larger

than the income.
I'm not making any

profit now.
You ought to raise the

prices.
They owe me a lot of

money.
It's hard to collect the

debts.
I need a loan.

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»D^rn D^porn

140 —

Do you know a money-
lender?
I wish to borrow some
money from you for
one year.
Sign the note.
You should advertise

extensively.
Advertising helps busi-
ness,
ril do as you say.
The crisis is passed.
Conditions have im-
proved.
Profits have increased.
V/hat are you engaged

in now?
Fve become a peddlar.

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141

At times, Pin also a
broker.

I am a trusted mer-
chant.

Do the wholesalers have
confidence in you?

They give me credit.

I sell silverware and
gold objects.

Copper objects and
glassware.

Of all kinds.

I sell on instalment.

Do you always make

a profit?
Sometimes I lose.

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142

How much do you still

owe me?
I still owe a little.
I don't wish to be in

debt.
Let's settle the account.
Take some paper and

figure up.
I'll pay off my debt.
I need some rare books.

Order them from out-
of-town.

The book-dealer has
filled my order with
precision.

He sent me the books
C. 0. D.

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.ns-'pTB

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I received a bill (item-
ized statement) from
him.

Some books are out of
stock.

They are lacking en- \

tirely, I

They are not to be i

had. /

Theexpressagehe char-
ged to my account.

I intend to buy Bezalel
rugs.

Is there much demand
for these goods?

This is salable mer-
chandize.

You must pay in ad-
vance.

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.n^iD^'p c]pn en

.l^^^nD n^irb ^^hv

144

Fve retired from busi-
ness.

Take advantage of the
opportunity.

Buy the stock for next
to nothing.

I have given up the
business entirely.

I have not even drawn
out my initial invest-
ment.

ril invest my capital
in another business.

I've opened a store in
the new market.

I sell earthenware and
porcelain.

Dolls and playthings.

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And writing materials.
That is merchandise

needed by all.
The prices are cheap.'
The receipts are big.
Have you regular cus-
tomers?
No, but there are many

transient buyers.
Do you need candies?
I am an agent of the

Methek factory.
About how much will

you take for the first

time?
Send me a little as a

sample.

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146

If it will pay me, I'll
take more.

You'll have to give a
bigger discount.

And to reduce the price.

Let's settle our account.

The low prices are gone.

Prices are mounting.

Who is at fault in that
regard?

The profiteers, of course.

Everything is dear.

Even raw materials.

Some things have moun-
ted to double the price.

Or even triple.

The value of money
has fallen.

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— 1

Speculators make eve-
rything dear.

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IN THE CLUB

Come, let's organize
a society.

What is the object of
the society?

To work for Zionism.

To spread the Hebrew
language.

To help the poor.

To assist students in
need (of support).

When will the organi-
zation meeting take
place?

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148

We shall post notices.
We shall announce it

in che synagogue.
We shall also send

personal lette-rSo
It's necessary to call

a mass-meeting.
In the name of the

society, I call this

meeting to order

(open the meeting).
Elect a chairman for

the meeting.
Nominations are in

order.
I nominate Mr. Yiz-

reeli as chairman.

nht: or.

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nnis ^;^5

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149

Mr. Yizreeli, do you
accept the nomina-
tion?

Yes, sir.

We iiave only one can-
didate.

All those who favor the
nomination of Mr.
Yizreeli raise hands.

Those opposd to the
nomination of Mr.
Yizreeli raise hands.

Mr. Yizreeli is elected
unanimously as chair-
man.
We must also elect a
temporary secretary.

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1*;) riyn^b n^-]|;ri;2n

*im ns ir«n

— 150

Will the secretary
please take notes of
the proceedings at
this meeting?

I appoint Mr. Ben David
as sergeant-at-arms.

Mr. Shimoni will de-
liver an address.

He will speak on an
interesting topic.

Let there be silence
during the address!

Congratulations, Mr.
Shimoni!

You made a fine speech.

You spoke briefly.

You spoke long.

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151 —

Mr. Shimoni is an ex-
cellent speaker.

Don't raise a distur-
bance.

What is on the agenda?
(What's the order of
business)

Mr. Chairman, I desire
the floor.

Mr. Levi has the floor.

I move we discuss the

constitution of the

club.
There is a motion on

the floor (before the

house).
I second this motion.

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^) np^ns Ti^in ^:^

— 152

Those in favor of the

motion say '*aye".
Opposed, "nay".

The majority being in
favor, the motion is
passed.

Please keep order!

The count was irregu-
lar.

I demand a recount of
the votes.

Who desires the floor
on this question?

The discussions are too

lengthy.

I move to limit the
time of speeches to
five minutes.

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T T -: -

'ni
♦□-•pi nii'j^nb n^n-^n

153

The motion is seconded.

I move the previous
question (to proceed
to a vote).

I move to close the
debate.

I move an amendment
to the motion.

I move to table the
motion.

The motion is lost.

I appeal from the de-
cision of the chair.

The chair does not con-
duct the meeting ac-
cording to parlia-
mentary law.

It:--
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151

L move to reconsider
this question.

We should defer this
question to the next
meeting.

That is the rule.

I object to the decision
of the chair.

The objection is over-
ruled.

I am opposed.

I object.

This is out of order.

Point of order!

Point of information!

Question of inform.a-
tion 1

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rnb^pn: iib n^^ni^n

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.pJS7n Di^r':' nnrn
.i^jrn d:!:^'^ n^»w

— 155 —

I move a substitute
motion.

Have I a vote?

Only members may
vote.

Point of procedure as
to he v.te.

I move a secret ballot.

An open ballot.

A rising vote.

I demand a roll-call.

Let me have the mem-
bership list.

Mr. So and So.

Present!

We have no resolution
on this point.

Don't get excited.

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— 156

How enthusiastic he
gets!

Why don't you express
your opinion?

I don't care to mix in.

I don't care to exert
my influence for or
againsto

That befits a chairman.

Sit still!

Don't whisper!

For this purpose we
shall call a special
meeting.

I suggest that the meet-
ing be secret.

That is a good sugges-
tion.

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n« n^n^ "qrs ma

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— 157

It would be better that
the meeting be an
open one.

That ' s my personal opin-
ion.

You are right.

What remains on the
order of business?

Collection of dues.

We have not yet de-
cided what the dues
shall be.

What shall be the initia-
tion fee of the society ?

These proposals have
been referred to the
Constitution Com-
mittee.

♦n-^'^a

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n'^n] n;^5 ^ ^tD^nn iib nip
.a^r\ D1DD

nD-'j^n "'ttn rn*" n^s

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? nn:K^
.niJjPrin— iPl

— 158 —

We must elect a tem-
porary president.

How shall we proceed
with the election?

Fetch a ballot box.

Distribute ballots
among the members.

Record the names of
the candidates.

D.o^:> the ballots into
the ballot box.

When will the regular
jnecting take place?

L'i the time set.

1 liiovo to adjou>-n the
meeting:.

This is a genex-iil meet-
ing.

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-nipn© D'lnn^ ^pbn

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— 159 —

The secretary will
please read the min-
utes.

Who has any comments
to make on the min-
utes?

The minutes stand ap-
proved.

We shall now proceed
to the reading of
correspondence.

The Constitution
Commlltec will ren-
der a report of its
work.

I L,hall first read the
prt^amble.

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~ 160

The constitution con-
tains three articles.

Each article is divided
into several sections.

Please read each con-
stitutional provision
separately.

We must also discuss
the by-laws.

The society elects four
standing committees.

An Executive Commit-
tee.

A Propaganda Commit-
tee.

A Literary Committee.

A House Committee.

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161 —

The Executive Com-
mittee directs all
the business of the
society.

It carries out the re-
solutions adopted.

We must elect seven
permanent officers.

A president and a vice-
president.

A secretary, treasurer
and corresponding
secretary.

A financial secretary

and a sergeant-at-

arms.

The president is a mem-
ber ex officio of all
committees.

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■nsiDi

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162

Have we the right to
add to the number?

As many as you desire.

I move to add a Com-
mittee on Member-
ship.

It is always possible
to elect a special
committee.

In my opinion, we ought
to add two trustees.

According to the con-
stitution, the Execu-
tive Committee has
the power to coopt.

It has the power to
add to its member-
ship.

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— 163

That's not fair.

So it was decided.

The chairman acts ty-
rannically.

You should apologize.

I retract my statement.

We almost forgot to
elect an editor.

What is the duty of
the editor?

He has to arrange the
literary program.

We do not need a leader.

We are not a club of
youngsters.

Pay attention to the
rest of the constitu-
tion.

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: • : - * - : •

?T[nirn Tpari n^

.rr'nnaDn

.Tink '^h pK '^n^r-pn

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!ni3pnn ^^vb ^b ^D"'^

164 —

Whoever does not at-

ri« ^^2\ ^iV ''13

tend meetings for

three times in suc-

\f? «^r ,nia^2n

cession shall be ex-

*^w^

pelled from the so-

ciety.

That is not the proper

/^xnri HDsri ni p«

wording.

I would word this clause

as follows:

Whoever shall not at-

ns n|^n^ t^bv. '?

tend the meetings

□ s;tp^S|i niapsn

without a satisfactory

^r??^

reason.

I declare a recess for

ten minutes.

♦O'p?"^

The recess is over.

f : i ' 'it;

165

I propose Shimoni for 1 ':'^!7Dir nt2 r\^ i^-^D ^JK

membership.
I move to arrange a

literary evening.
A reception in honor

of the visiting author.
I desire to givj the

reasons for my mo-
tion.
All are agreed.
There is no need for

explanation.
Of how many members

shall the committee on

arrangements consist?

It makes no difference.

We ought to invite the
prominent men of
the city.

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— 166 —

Send out the invitations
as soon as possible.

Next week there will
be a meeting for the
installation of officers.

Also a ceremony of
initiation for the new
members.

Who will install the
new officers?

We shall give the honor
to the president of
our organization.

The treasury is empty.

We shall have to im-
pose a special tax on
the members.

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167 —

Let us hire a theater
for a play.

The chirman shall ap-
point a committee to
select the play.

Let's arrange a mas-
querade for the be-
nefit of the society.

With a "flying post".

The person with the
most effective mask
shall receive a prize.

Or perhaps a concert
and dance?

What shall be the charge
for a ticket of ad-
mission?

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168

The evening was a
success.

In the summer we shall
arrange a picnic in
one of the parks.

Admission shall be free
to members.

We ought to open up
a center.

And a gymnasium.

I am very fond of gym-
nastics.

Come to the dedication.

That will be a fine
celebration.

Our society has been in
existence for a year.

♦n^^^in n^

nn^B rntD "rpv: ppn
.i2^t2 nhsh ^rSr

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169

I move to arrange a

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sociable.

♦Dnnn
. .. -.

Elect a committee to

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arrange the feast

(banquet) .

Is there a quorum pres-

unnn f;j;^n j«5 t'^ri

ent?

? annn hv

What is the program

? nap^Jin n^??ri r\f2

of the meeting?

A debate on the exis-

tence of our people

*n^^|n

in the diaspora.

I shall take the affir-

•n^'-nii nnnK ^:«

mative.

I shall take the negative.

.r^Y^f^ "^^l^ ';«

Choose judges.

iD-^ipaiirs nnn

I move to close the list

n>? Vr:'? r^^J^ ''JX

of speakers.

- 170 -

In my opinion, the exis-

ni^x^ orp t^, r^nv'i "Q^

tence of our people in

.n^bi^

the diaspora is poss-

ible.

And I hold the contrary.

.^prh nniD '':«]

There is a difference of

P5 ni s? n - "^ p. ^ '^ n tz^:

opinion among the

.D^n3]n!^n

debaters.

The majority say one

J - : 1- •• X

thing and the minor-

.^5 'n??1«

ity, another.

Now there will be a

]1]V2 nn-^t? ny:r\ n^is?

discussion on another

•^n«

subject.

I am of one accord with

□S7 □•'n-D"'J!Dn''3«

... . J . -.

the first speaker.

.pirxnn DKi3n

A.nd I differ with him.

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What is the literary part

b^ nnsDn p^n ni?

of the progr?.m?

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— 171 —

Mr. Yardeni will recite

\:^p*?p Kn,'p;:"'nT-"'?^C?

some of Bialik's po-

.r'?^:?

ems.

The recitaiion was well

.n?

; "J?"?? ^^m^^

rendered.

Mr. Zerubabel will read

^'"li?-

''^llpanD

a paper.

Who would like to crit-

n^ ^p.n^ n^in ^^

icize the composition?

? -i^nnn

rd like to make a

»i?i"?pp^fsn'?M?i^^;«

slight correction.

Are there any other

-non
.... .

D^r?? mr ^.in

numbers on the pro-

? n''33rin

gram?

Old business.

New business.

.D^^nn D-^r^s?

Who has anything to

npnh

r"'^nS ^.': ''^'7

propose for the good

and welfare of the
society?

— 172

I move that the meet-
ings be held twice
a month.

Once for a business
meeting and once for
a Hterary meeting.

Now comes the social
(recreational) part of
the program.

Call the roll of the
members.

Whoever does not at-
tend the meeting
shall pay a fine.

I move to impeach our
president.

He's not fit for this
office.

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♦trnnri n^t^^jB nr^rtn

□rs^ r\^vvf2 TiLD^ Dre

♦riTinaD nsDt^

phn xin; nris?

! annnn
... -J -

.. . .

— 173

He doesn^t fulfil his
duties.

I resign of my own
accord.

A motion to accept the
resignation.

Will the secretary
please read the cir-
cular we received.

The annual convention
of our organization
will take place soon.

Let us call an election
meeting.

Every branch is en-
titled to two dele-
gates.

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174

We also have to elect
alternates.

What shall be the in-
structions to our rep-
resentatives?

I move that we give
them full power.

The delegates are re-
quested to participate
in the preliminary
conference.

When will the first
session begin?

This is the opening
session.

How many committees
must we elect?

•^«^?2D3 □:inn:2^^rbr

.Dip?^

T - T V : •

-''^©•' DT^b nrh s^^'Si?:) "'ii^

J -

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'nh^b ^^-^h]) D^iT. n^2n

~ 175 —

Committee on Creden-
tials, Committee on
Resolutions.

Press (Publicity) Com-
mittee, Budget Cmo-
mittee, Committee
on Nominations.

The Budget Committee
moves to appropriate
money for schools.

The appropriation is
adopted.

Mr. Chairman, I ask
for the floor on a
matter of personal
privilege.

The president refuses
to accept the nomina-

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V •• •• J
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n« ^3pS nncj^o ^<^i:*:n

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176 —

tion for the coming
term (future).

It is an official announce-
ment (statement).

A vote of thanks to
the president.

He worked faithfully.

Mr. GeHli will deliver
a lecture.

Please sign the peti-
tion.

We demand that there
be a conference every
half year.

All the workers of the
party should partici-
pate in the confe-
rence.

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— 177 —

Who is to convene the
conference?

The Central Committee,
of course.

It is doubtful whether
this demand will be
granted.

At any rate, we must
try.

This IS the closing
session.

The convention ad-
journed with the sing-
in^ ol ''Hatikvah'*^

? n^rriian ns Tri"* ^^

,[n^D| r''T3n;5n ii?iri

J7ir\VT\b

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/'mpnn«

178 —

DRESS

Imusthave a suit made.
My old clothes are torn.
Do you like ready-made

clothes?
I like clothes made to

order.
They fit me well.
Come wiih me to a

dress goods store.
Measure off four yards
(ells) of cloth for me.
What color do you

prefer?
What's your opinion?
The color that is most
becoming to you.

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T V • • T

.nnvn ^b n^'p ]\yn

— 179 —
Does Gamliel, the tailor, ?tDjnn S^^^DS JXS nnn
live here?

Make up a suit for me
in the latest fashion.

Take my measure.

Take care not to have
the sleeves too long.

You can depend upon
me.

I guarantee that it will
fit well.

Come the day after to-
morrow, and I will
let you try on the
suit.

Take off your clothes.

Put on the new clothes.

^^b nD''bn ^b Sen

.^Sr it2Db bb^ nn«
n^^'^nn bv •'xnnK •'J^

T T -

♦ 1 -: -

180 —

Can one dress and un-
dress here?
The coat is too tight

for me.
It feels tight under the

arms.
The pockets are too

shoi't.
The trousers are too

wide.
Button the west.
Unbutton the vest.
The buttons are not in

the proper places.
The button-holes need

to be mended.
It doesn't fit well here.
I like pointed lapels.

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nf2

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♦nis^^^nni^fpnS ^n^

.ns;* ni^in px fxa

.nnn w^zn :]ni« '•jx

•J •' •-;

— 181 —

And round coat-tails.
Everything will turn

out well.
Wear it in good health.
Do you wear suspen-
ders?
I wear a belt.
Here is a tear in your

overcoat.
Let me have needle

and thread.
I must sew up the rent.
I don't like patched

clothes.
Where is the spool of

thread?
You had better sew it

up by machine.

.D^^:r n^'^^tri

• \i

.ns'' nSr*' '^'an

I u-^nnn

? mans nnx irninn
... J -

n3i3D3 -isnnir n'^^D

— 182

My brother's wedding
will take place in a
week from now.

My suit needs to be
pressed.

I have to buy a new
shirt with cuffs.

A stiff collar and a
cravat.

A pair of woolen socks.

Gloves, handkerchiefs,
and a cane.

Linen shirts and draw-
ers.

My cap is faded and
worn out.

Put on a hat.

Take off the hat.

n^nn n^nn r-c^ ras

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'J • -: VI--: • •!

tnn p^^n nmb ^bv

Til J ': • ~ J

!••- J i ' • - -f -

!nr32?2 irrn

! nra^i^n ns "ion

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— 183 —

Where can one borrow

a silk hat (high hat)?
You can get it upon

leaving a deposit.
I must put on (wear)

glasses.
And buy a gold (watch)

chain.
You are giving too much

attention to your

clothes.
You're a dandy.
Where is the cobbler's?
Take off your shoes.
Put on the new shoes.
The heel is not straight.
The sole is thin.

.D-^aDtTD ^hn'? ^hv

.nriT bt nnunir nijp'^i

.n^nn tDrj-jn?) nm

? n^-iiDH Dip?:: rr'K

:niir-TnnD^Sr2nn«^rj
.nt?^ i2r>; nprn

— 184 —

The leather is not
strong (durable).

The point is not wide
enough.

Tie the shoe laces.

Don't forget to polish
the shoes.

Can I also get slippers
and overshoes (rub-
bers) here?

Do you like boots?

Don't soil and don't
crease your clothes.

Buy overalls for work.

Where is the brush?
How many spots there
are on your fur coat!

tfl^pri b^] "^b^bip b^

I V T :

I - . . . ^ . _ .. |.

— 185

The fur needs a clean-
ing.

Where about is the
barber shop?

I must have a haircut
and a shave.

Leah, when will you
buy a dress trimmed
with lace?

I need a plain skirt.

Without a train and

without pleats.
I must also buy a muff

and a scarf.
Stockings, garters, and

an apron.

r\ht2'^ ^pr\ 'n^ ,n«b

• T : • : ' •

It-:- '

msDi .nin^^ 'D:i^?7?

186 —

A veil, a corset, and
a purse.

Esther, how do you
like the blouse that
I have sewed for my-
self?

I like the blouse.

Who did the embroi-
dering?

I, myself (Lit. "with
my own hands").

Have you a piece of
velvet?

I must make a patch.

Give me the hairpin.

I must arrange my
hair (coiffure).

iDnni i\)n^ ^^''v:^

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T ': 'T V I- T

J • I: - • It ••-:

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Iv : • - V -. - - J

— 187 —

Give me the ribbons
and the pins.

Why haven't you any
ear-rings, bracelets,
and rings?

I hate jewelry (orna-
ments).

Who is the old woman
knitting a stocking?

She wears a peruke.

I have to buy a skull-
cap— a gift for my
grandfather.

What are these parcels?

Wash to be sent to
the laundry.

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.HMD;::'? "ibaS 0^:2^-

188 —

And rags to sell to the
rag dealer.

FOOD

I am hungry.

Let's go into a res-
taurant.

Wash your hands for
the meal.

Waiter, set the table.

Let me have a spoon
and a fork.

And a knife to cut the
bread.

Please give me a nap-
kin.

AVhat do you wish to eat ?

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I I : \ - V I -. - : V

i:hir2^ n3 -^b xrir:n
... - I- . J

! r\^Bt:i '^b \r\ ,'r\tp'22

— 189 —

Here's the menu (bill
of fare).

I want to eat a regular
dinner (table d'hote).

What have you for ent-
ree (hors-d' oeuvres)?

Marinaded herring.

Chopped liver.

Stuffed or fried fish.

Calves' feet.

Smoked salmon or var-
ious vegetables.

Salad, or marinaded fish,

Red-beet soup, or sorrel.

The sorrel tastes good.

This is nutritious food.

Give me another por-
tion.

^.r\t2^hb -Th t' T\t2

It \ : J \ : t

I t: •• • • : •

• T -It : •

• T 'TV

mnx MjD nip "-^ jn

Eat heartily!

Where is the pepper

and the salt?
The oil and the vinegar?
Take some white bread

and butter.
I like rye bread.
I find fresh, soft bread

tasteless.
I will give you some

stale bread.
What kind of soup have

you?

190 —

? '^b ur"" pnitD r:i^^

Noodles, or potatoes.
Porridge, millet, or rice.
Egg barley (dough-
crumbs), or peas.
Mushrooms or tomatoes.

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— 191

Egg-drops, croutons,
or beans.

Pumpkins, parsnips,
carrots, or grits.

Lentils or cabbage.

Give me some marrow-
balls.

The soup is too salty.

This dish is tasteless.

The plate is not clean
enough.

Have you fresh meat?

Do you like roast, or
cooked meat?

Fat or lean?

Beef, veal, or lamb?

.^^r2 nnv n^b;:^ p^^n

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?nt^ ntrn Tib ir^n
^6i' nt?2 nni< ^nisrr

T T T T - .. -

^s ':':r nt'^ np2 nirn

192 -

Shall I give you a por-
tion of chicken?
Goose, or turkey?
Breast, tongue, or cut-
let?
I don't want any cutlet.
It smells of garlic.
I don't like roast either.
Can I order a steak?
Let me have a side-
dish with the meat.
There is some mustard

and horse-radish.
Pickles, olives, spinach,

and radishes
Celery, green onions
(scallions), cauliflower.
I want some lettuce.

♦nsiaa ^ni^ r.w nn.
? n::;^« r^irh n^aK*2

vv-;- T :~

,Q^pi-i^ °'b?? 'Dsn3

T - : V • T

- 193 —

Lettuce is wholesome.
Give me another sHce

of bread.
What have you for

dessert?
I am going to serve

(you) some stewed

fruit.
The coffee is not sweet.
Put some sugar into

the glass and stir.
Have you some tart,

pie, or pudding?
We have '^strudel" to-
day.
Are you sated?
Yes, but Pm thirsty.

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/i^^ s^i* ^ns ,p

• T •• T I ••

- 194 —

Shall I serve some

brandy?
Wine, beer, or water.
I don't like strong or

bitter beverages.
I want some mead.
The bottle is corked.
Have you a corkscrew?
I have drawn the cork

(uncorked the bottle).
What is there to eat

along with it?
Cakes or cookies.
We do our own baking.

I have eaten and drunk
my fill.

Sinn npt??2 sniK *'2rx

.ij^ri (ran "-jx

.p^pB p^n,':p2n

? fhnf2 v^b t^rj

I- I- : -T : •.

^:b^ nsK^sn

T V V -: - -

^n-^nt) pnir'? ^d^dk

195

We have to say grace
after the meal.

Don't forget to give
the waiter a tip.

Let me have a tooth-
pick.

Don't pick your teeth
in pubhc.

Can we have break-
fast?

I haven't tasted a thing
today.

Do you want bread with
cheese, or sardines?

I prefer cakes, cookies,
or Haman-taschen.

Shall I get you a hard
or soft-boiled eggl

>])ir^r[ n^'n? "^^^ih 'qn.^

T T : V

! ninnn van

-: v:v 1 : V -

? npsn
^2b nx "^rinro i<b nip
♦ am

— 196 —
Make an omelet for me.
All right, Vm going

into the kitchen.
Try some of the sour

cream and the sweet

cream.
Perhaps you will eat

some biscuits with

milk.
Give me raw milk.
Here is a slice of wa-
termelon.
A slice of pineapple.
Will you eat creplach

or cheese fritters

(pancakes) ?
I like pancakes (lathes)

with sour milk.

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V V :

J T :

.D^ipS W^SSD -HIS "^J^^

— 197 -

Buttermilk is good for
the digestion (Lit.

' 'stomach' 0.

When will you have
lunch and supper?

I have no appetite to-
day.

In honor of the guests,
I'll prepare the samo-
var.

I must prepare some
refreshments for
them.

Where's the tray?

The samovar is boiling.

Pour a glass of tea for
yourself.

Here is the strainer.

,n3|^S na^ -I'oan

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?nns?n-nnnxiQnn2:n

■•*■•' T - -. - -t: TT -

\nm pn^n ^b p^
.nnnpn nrtS nr\b ^hv

I: • V T I • T J - T

.nnin nmri
I r\r\ D13 -nS 2T1D

198 -

Strain the tea that is
in the tea-pot.

Take some preserves.

Put some lemon in your
glass.

The tea will get cold.

Shall I send some one
out to buy wurst or
smoked meat (corned-
beef)?

No, Tm a vegetarian.

Fetch some ice cream.

Eat the fruit.

The nuts, the walnuts,
the pistachio nuts,
and the almonds.

I have no nut-cracker
to crack the nuts with.

! nnpn?2 ^m np_
I D13S ])?^b n^t'

.;:tfi:y:^ nrirr

It*.: t t

/;in^ir '^j^? Mb

T • : % " • T

^D^jtann ^wi^bn ^n'^nixn

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_ ,. _ . _ .. . _ . I ..

— 199 —

We have to give the

Httle-ones food and

drink.
Children, eat some

white bread with

honey.
Stir the tea in the cup.
Don't drink from the

saucer.
Look! They are Hcking

the candy.
I shall serve you with

Sabbath dishes.
Have you ever tasted

such a tzimmesl
The cholent (meatstew)

turned out fine.

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.n^3^pri rs:

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r^n^sh T^"^ r\f2v^n

- 200

The pudding is dripping

with fat.
You've cut off too large

a slice for me.

(You Ve given me too

large a slice).
It's hard for me to

digest heavy food.
You must chew it well
You have to eat whole-
some food.
For example, apples

and apricots.
Oranges, bananas, and

carob fruit.
Pears, plums, and

cherries

T : T

n^n5 n^^nn ^h nsnn
- - -. . J ... J

D-'^DXD ^sr^j ^b nrp

\i

• "I

.snnj:: rliD ^2i<b Tbv

• I - I J v: V 1 V T

Q "^n iisn ,bt f2b

- 201 —

Figs, dates, and pome-
granates.

The berries are also
good to eat.

Huckleberries, grapes,
and raisins.

Goosberries and cur-
rants.

Cranberries, straw-
berries, and rasp-
berries.

Remember your table
manners.

Don't soil yourself.

Don't swallow any fish
bones.

Don't be a glutton.

D''3lJ:2m on^n ,n^}^r\

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