Dear Mendl, Dear Reyzl: Yiddish Letter Manuals Russia & America Paperback

Step into the world of Jewish correspondence with Dear Mendl, Dear Reyzl: Yiddish Letter Manuals from Russia and America by Alice Nakhimovsky and Roberta Newman. This fascinating book explores how Jewish families in the Russian Empire and America stayed connected through letters—covering romance, family, business, and everyday life. A unique historical lens on migration, community, and communication, this book includes commentary and reproductions of Yiddish letter manuals, making it both an academic resource and a cultural treasure. Condition is pre-owned with visible shelf wear, binding creases, and general signs of use (see photos). All pages intact and text is clean. Please note: Item details and condition are based on the photos provided. Book Details: Authors: Alice Nakhimovsky & Roberta Newman Publisher: Indiana University Press Publication Year: 1999 ISBN-10: 0253212806 ISBN-13: 9780253212803 Format: Paperback Pages: 272 Language: English Category: Judaica, History, Jewish Studies, Letters Rare academic and cultural study of Yiddish letter manuals Includes facsimiles and reproductions from early 20th-century Yiddish books Published by Indiana University Press Valuable for Jewish studies, cultural history, and epistolary research