Top Ten Words That Sound as though they are Yiddish, but Aren’t:
Number 10 - Farfetched
Number 9 - Invocation
Number 8 - Flummoxed
Number 7 - Gobsmacked
Number 6 - Innersprung
Number 5 - Gerund
Number 4 - Forefinger
Number 3 - Henpecked
Number 2 - Scooped
AND the Number 1 Word That Sounds as though it is Yiddish, but Isn’t is… - Gazumped
What would you add??
Originally from Wellington, New Zealand, Rabbi David Sedley now lives in Jerusalem with his wife and children. He currently teaches at both Midreshet Rachel and Darche Noam Yeshiva. Previously he served for four years in Scotland as the Rabbi of Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation, followed by four years as Rabbi of Beth Hamidrash Hagadol Synagogue in Leeds, England.
He spent several years studying in Yeshiva and Kollels in Jerusalem, Israel.
He has a Masters Degree in education from the Open University of Great Britain and a Post Graduate Diploma in adult education from Nottingham University. His undergraduate degree is in English literature, and the history and theory of music. He also plays guitar.
He is writing and researching a new series of 'bread and butter' educational materials for Torahlab which will provide sources for teachers and self-learners. Currently he is working on festivals and the calendar.
