Learn How Not To Be A Shmuck

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It's likely most people have heard the words 'mentsh' and 'shmuck' at some point, but not everyone necessarily knows the meaning of these words. These are only two examples of Yiddish words that have made their way into the English lexicon. Michael Wex is an expert on Yiddish language and culture. He describes the evolution of the Yiddish language, and gives it context in terms of religious significance and history. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com speaks with Wex about this progression, and he also tells us how to detect if you're a mentsh or a shmuck. For more information, click Here

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