Yiddish, in many sectors of the Jewish community, is a dying language. This is a pity because of the many pearls of wisdom that are contained in Yiddish stories and folk songs.
One such song has these words:
“Haynt iz Purim
Morgen iz oys
Gib mir a groschen
Und varft mir aroys.”
Roughly translated:
“Today is Purim
Tomorrow it is over
Give me a nickel
And throw me out.”
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